
Missaukee County mass shooting leaves six dead, survivor 13-year-old Bella helps investigators
Six people are dead in a Missaukee County shooting spree, including the gunman, Chad Hickman, who was found dead near a 29-year-old woman after reportedly killing five others at three locations. A 13-year-old girl named Bella, who was shot four times, called 911 and helped identify the shooter, guiding investigators. Victims include a 45-year-old man, Amanda Everitt (40), Eric Everitt (16), and a 53-year-old man, plus the 29-year-old woman found in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake. Bella remains hospitalized in stable condition as authorities pursue autopsy results and motive; neighbors note Hickman's violent history and prior criminal cases.