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Multiple people shot at Michigan splash pad park Saturday afternoon, suspect dead: Police say

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Nine people, including two children, were shot at a splash pad park in Michigan on Saturday afternoon, according to ABC News.


The incident occurred near the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, about 25 miles north of Detroit.


The 42-year-old suspect was found dead at a home he shared with his mother, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said.


 Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills


Preliminary information suggests that the shooting was random, according to the news report.


The suspect allegedly exited a vehicle, opened fire on the splash pad, reloaded, opened fire again and then left, according to Bouchard.


The suspect allegedly fired 28 rounds, according to the sheriff.


Among the victims were two boys from the same family. An 8-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck in the head, while a 4-year-old boy was in stable condition after being struck in the thigh.


Their 39-year-old mother was also critically injured with injuries to her abdomen, and legs, according to the sheriff.


Additionally, six other individuals were injured, but are reported to be in stable condition.


Officials said a sergeant monitoring a live 911 channel heard the first call come in at 5:11 p.m. on Saturday. Officers arrived at the scene within 2 minutes, but the suspect had already fled, Bouchard said.


Officers said they recovered a semi-automatic handgun and three magazines at the scene. An AR-15-style rifle was found on a table at the suspect's home, he said.


"I am heartbroken to learn about the shooting in Rochester Hills. We are monitoring the situation as updates continue to come in, and are in touch with local officials," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on X.


 

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