Several people dead including suspect in rural Michigan multi-scene shooting, police say: reports

Six people, including a suspected gunman, are dead in rural Missaukee County, Michigan, after a multi-scene shooting, according to state police.

Earlier Friday, Michigan State Police shared on social media that officers were investigating a shooting in the area that was reported just before noon and that authorities were looking for Chad Hickman, 39, who they said should be considered "armed and dangerous."

Officers began investigating Friday morning when three people were found dead and another was wounded at a home near LaChance Road and Kelly Road in Richland Township.

Missaukee County is located roughly three hours north of Detroit.

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A fourth person was found dead in another home.

State police said that Hickman's car was seen near a wooded area where his body and that of another victim were then found.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Michigan State Police.

Police said there is no ongoing danger to the public.

"Not only is this difficult for our investigators and our troopers, but it's very hard for this community. You know, this type of loss is tragic," MSP Public Information Officer Lt. Ashley Miller told UpNorthLive.

"And we're going to conduct a thorough investigation. And we want to make sure to keep our community members up to date on our current situation and what we're discovering throughout this process."

Police haven’t given any more details about what led to the shootings, adding that the identities of the victims will be released after the families are notified.