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CADILLAC, Mich. (FOX 2) – Michigan State Police detectives in Cadillac are still working to determine a possible motive after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan on Friday.
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Authorities have identified the five victims by age and gender but have not disclosed their relationships to one another, state police said in an update Saturday.
The backstory:
MSP detectives said troopers were called around 11:40 a.m. Friday to a home on South LaChance Road in Lake Township for a reported shooting.
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An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
What we know:
A 13-year-old girl was transported to a hospital in critical condition. She remains hospitalized in stable condition, police said.
Three people were found dead at the home. They were identified as a 45-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy.
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Police identified the suspect as 39-year-old Chad Hickman. Investigators said Hickman left the scene before police arrived, prompting a large-scale search.
During the search, a fourth victim was found dead at a separate home in Missaukee County. The victim was identified as a 53-year-old man.
A fifth victim, a 29-year-old woman, was found in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake alongside Hickman, police said.
What they’re saying:
“This situation is heartbreaking for the community and challenging for the investigators involved,” Lt. Ashley Miller said. “We remain committed to conducting a thorough investigation and will provide updates as new information becomes available.”
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What’s next:
The investigation remains ongoing.
MSP said no additional updates would be provided this weekend.