Michigan State Police identify suspect after shootings at Missaukee County home; five dead
State police said five people were killed and one injured in shootings at a home in Missaukee County, Michigan, on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026; the suspect is dead.
By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 14, 2026, 5:35 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 1:58 p.m. ET
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said people were killed and one person was injured in shootings at , , on , Aug. 14, 2026. The figures police gave as of were killed and 1 injured.
Troopers responded to a property in Missaukee at around 11:40 a.m. on a report that someone had been shot, said. Officers who responded just before noon found three people dead and another person in critical condition, according to state police. Up North Live, citing state police, reported that three dead people were found at shortly before noon. One account on the record has , shooting three people dead at a home on LaChance Road in on morning before fleeing the scene; no source is named for that account.
Officials described the location at the level — . The city on the record is , .
Police identified the suspect as ; that identification came from police, specifically . The suspect is dead. Earlier, police warned that Hickman was armed and dangerous and told community members not to approach him. The situation is no longer active. No cause or motive has been stated.
, the responding agency, carried out an extensive, large-scale search around two homes and a wooded area near Whitlock Lake for Hickman. His vehicle was found in the wooded area near Whitlock Lake.
"We remain committed to conducting a thorough investigation and will provide updates as new information becomes available," Lt. Ashley Miller said, describing the situation as "heartbreaking for the community and challenging for the investigators involved." Miller, a public information officer for the department, also said: "Not only is this difficult for our investigators and our troopers, but it's very hard for this community. You know, this type of loss is tragic." She said investigators were "going to conduct a thorough investigation, and we want to make sure to keep our community members up to date on our current situation and what we're discovering throughout this process."
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her thoughts were "with the victims, their families, and the Missaukee community." Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said, "As we await more details, my prayers are with the family and loved ones of the victims and the entire Northern community." State Rep. Ken Borton asked people to "join me in praying for our Northern community tonight after the unspeakable acts of violence we saw unfold today," and to "especially send prayers for the six families who lost a loved one today and pray that an additional person, currently fighting for their life, will pull through and make a full recovery."
Borton's reference to six families differs from the toll of killed that gave as of . The initial account from state police also described three people dead and one in critical condition at the scene, fewer than the killed and 1 injured police later stated.
Removed unsupported search and vehicle details, added per-outlet attribution for the casualty figures and the location and suspect-identification discrepancies, and stated that victims' identities have not been released.
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