Michigan man kills five before turning up dead
Chad Hickman, 39, opened fire at a home around 11:40 a.m., leaving multiple people dead and at least one person critically injured before he was later found dead in woods near Whitlock Lake. Court records show a 2024 conviction for fourth-degree child abuse and dismissed charges that included two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct; his divorce from Katie Hickman (now Frye) described a volatile, coercive marriage and was still active with a hearing set for Sept. 1. Investigators have not released victim names, have not confirmed a motive, and are still determining how the gunman died.
A man with prior abuse convictions killed multiple people and was found dead.
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The shooter had prior convictions and ongoing divorce litigation. Court files show dismissed charges and a 2024 child abuse conviction. Police and courts may continue investigations and hearings.
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