{
  "id": 925068,
  "title": "Michigan series of killings leave six dead, including suspected gunman; police launch probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/michigan-series-of-killings-leave-six-dead-including-suspected-gunman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T01:15:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/michigan-series-of-killings-leave-six-dead-including-suspected-gunman-police-launch-probe-11786756248741.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A series of killings in Michigan's Missaukee County resulted in five deaths, including that of the suspected gunman, according to law enforcement officials. When Michigan State Police responded to a shooting report at a Missaukee County home, they discovered three individuals dead and a fourth wounded. The perpetrator, Chad Hickman, fled the scene before authorities arrived. While searching for him, investigators found a fourth body in a different home. Authorities located Hickman's vehicle in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake, leading them to his body and that of another individual. Initially, the incident was reported as a shooting. The police have not disclosed the cause of death for each victim or whether they were related. Lt. Ashley Miller stated, \"This situation is heartbreaking for the community and challenging for the investigators involved. We remain committed to conducting a thorough investigation and will provide updates as new information becomes available.\" The names and ages of the victims are being withheld until their families are notified. The police are conducting a comprehensive investigation, and the public is advised to stay away from the area. This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.",
  "summary": "When authorities discovered Hickman's vehicle in a wooded area near the Whitlock Lake, it led them to his body and also that of another individual.",
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        "title": "6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/6-dead-including-suspect-in-series-of-killings-in-michigan-929898",
        "published": "2026-08-14T23:18:49.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/6-dead-including-suspect-in-series-of-killings-in-michigan",
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        "title": "5 killed and suspect dead in incident in Michigan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/5-killed-and-suspect-dead-in-incident-in-michigan",
        "published": "2026-08-14T23:23:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "At least six people dead and one wounded in mass shooting in rural Michigan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/at-least-six-people-dead-and-one-wounded-in-mass-shooting-in-rural",
        "published": "2026-08-14T23:32:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Five people killed in Northern Michigan, officials say; suspect found dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/five-people-killed-in-northern-michigan-officials-say-suspect-found",
        "published": "2026-08-14T23:50:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/6-dead-including-suspect-in-series-of-killings-in-michigan",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:50:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Michigan shooting: 5 killed, 1 critically injured, gunman found dead after manhunt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/michigan-shooting-5-killed-1-critically-injured-gunman-found-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:31:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Who was Chad Hickman? Michigan mass shooting suspect among six dead after killing spree across Missaukee County",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/who-was-chad-hickman-michigan-mass-shooting-suspect-among-six-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:34:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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