Michigan home fire latest: 6 children among 8 found dead; Neighbors react as ‘gunshot wound’ details revealed
Six children were among eight family members who died in a “suspicious” house fire. michigan.
Authorities are currently investigating whether the incident may have been a murder-suicide, as some of the victims were found with gunshot wounds.
Michigan home fire update: Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office talks ‘suspicious’ angle
According to Captain Jacob Sparks ottawa The children were approximately 5 to 15 years old, the Sheriff’s Office said.
“Due to heavy smoke coming from the residence, units went inside to put out the fire. When they went inside, they noticed several deceased people inside the home,” Sparks said in a 13 On Your Side news release.
While police labeled the incident “suspicious,” Sparks stressed it was too early to conclude it was a murder-suicide.
“I can tell you that this is a theory of ours and we are still looking to see if we can verify this,” the official added.
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Gruesome details of gunshot wound emerge
Sparks confirmed that several victims suffered gunshot wounds and police were investigating the possibility that “other means” were involved. “…Some of the victims sustained gunshot wounds.”
“It’s too early for me to say the cause of their death,” he said.
Sparks also noted that an autopsy is scheduled for Saturday. Firefighters were dispatched to the residence between 8:30 and 9:00am yesterday following reports of a strong smell of smoke.
They searched the neighborhood but found nothing, but returned to the scene after residents reported seeing white smoke coming from the home in the 14900 block of Riverside Trail.
Michigan home fire latest: Neighbors speak out after tragic incident
“Obviously, I feel bad for the family,” neighbor Scott Fischer told 13 On Your Side. “If I were walking my dog ​​or taking a walk, [the mother] There would always be a wave… I would see dad going around mowing the grass and the kids playing out front. “
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is partnering with OCSO to provide arson investigation expertise. At this time, authorities do not have any leads on outside suspects.
