Police said they have a suspect contained after they allegedly opened fire at a Rochester Hills, Michigan splash pad that was filled with visitors.
Nine people were shot, including two children, after a person opened fire at a splash pad park in Michigan Saturday afternoon, according to police.
The Oakland County Sheriff's office said the suspect was found dead after the shooting near the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, about 25 miles north ofThe 42-year-old suspect was found dead at a home he shared with his mother, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said. Bouchard told reporters that the preliminary information shows the shooting appeared to be random. The suspect allegedly exited a vehicle, opened fire on the splash pad, reloaded, opened fire again and then left, according to Bouchard.Bouchard said nine people were shot, including two boys from the same family. An 8-year-old boy was struck in the head and was in critical condition, the sheriff said. A 4-year-old boy was struck in the thigh and was in stable condition, he 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.Related Topics
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