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Chad Hickman identified as gunman in Michigan shooting spree that left six people dead and one survivor

A 13-year-old girl, Bella Padilla Everitt, survived a deadly shooting spree in Missaukee County, Michigan, after identifying the gunman, Chad Hickman, during a frantic investigation. Hickman, 39, allegedly killed five people at three different locations before being found dead in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake. The victims included Amanda Everitt, Eric Thomas, and Shane McGowan, while Bella Padilla Everitt was shot four times and remains in stable condition. Police reports indicate that Hickman had a history of violence and had been making threats for the past year. A neighbor, Timothy Penrose, noted that Hickman was a former landlord who had been frequently violent and had a personal protection order against him. The community is currently mourning the loss of the victims while the investigation continues. Michigan State Police are processing the crime scenes and awaiting autopsy results to determine the exact sequence of events.

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