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Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Associated Press , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The shootings occurred at a home in Missaukee County, about 170 miles northwest of Detroit.
A shooting in Michigan has resulted in the deaths of six people, including the suspect. The victims include a teenage boy and four adults. A teenage girl was also shot, but she is in stable condition.
The suspect, Chad Hickman, was found dead in a wooded area near one of the victims. The shootings occurred at a home in Missaukee County, about 170 miles northwest of Detroit. Police responded to reports of the shooting on Friday morning and found multiple bodies at the scene.
Further details about the incident, including the relationships between the victims and the suspect, are available from Michigan State Police.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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