CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The man killed Friday in an attempted murder-suicide in Macomb County has been identified as WWJ anchor Jim Matthews.
Matthews was the overnight news anchor for nearly seven years.
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He loved talking to his co-workers about his children, his love for them, and their school adventures.
WWJ Newsradio 950 overnight news anchor Jim Matthews was tragically killed on Friday, Sept. 23 at the age of 57. https://t.co/0zidVOziRv
— WWJ 950 (@WWJ950) September 23, 2022
Matthews died by blunt force trauma Friday (Sept. 23) at a home in Chesterfield Township.
According to officials, a 35-year-old woman, a 10-year boy, and a 5-year-old girl are at a nearby hospital where they are receiving treatment.
The 35-year-old woman and the 10-year-old boy suffered blunt force trauma and are listed in critical condition.
Officials say that the 5-year-old girl and the suspect are stable at a hospital.
Read: Macomb County attempted murder-suicide: 1 man killed; 2 children, 1 woman, suspect in hospital
Everyone involved in the situation knew each other, and there’s no threat to the community, according to officials.
The investigation is ongoing.
