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Active Shooter at Rochester Hills Splashpad Injures Nine, 8-Year-Old Critical, Suspect Dead

Jun 16, 2024, 07:00 AM

An active shooter incident occurred at the Brooklands Splashpad in Spencer Park, Rochester Hills, Michigan, on June 15, 2024. The shooter, identified as 42-year-old Michael William Nash, opened fire around 5 p.m., firing 28 shots in a random attack and injuring nine people, including children. Among the victims, an 8-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head, along with his mother and 4-year-old brother. The suspect, who had no previous criminal history but is suspected to have faced mental health challenges, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with police. Authorities confirmed the suspect was known to police, and an AR-style rifle was found at the scene. The suspect was contained nearby before the standoff. Governor Whitmer expressed heartbreak over the incident, and local officials are monitoring the situation closely.