LAKE CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Tragedy unfolded in Missaukee County on Friday when a gunman killed five people, then himself. Another person is in critical condition, according to Michigan State Police.

A 911 call led troopers to a residence on LaChance Road around 11:40 a.m. after someone reported being shot. When troopers arrived, they found three people dead and another person critically injured. Investigators then discovered another deceased person near a wooded area by Whitlock Lake and another inside a separate residence.

Police say the suspect, 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was found dead a short time later after a manhunt. Investigators are working to establish a timeline of the events and determine a motive.

MSP Public Information Officer Lt. Ashley Miller told the media that the event is tough on investigators and the community. “This type of loss is tragic,” Miller said. “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.”