ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – At least eight people were injured in a shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad on Saturday afternoon in what police called a random incident.
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The shootings happened Saturday at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad at 1585 E. Auburn Road around 5 p.m.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said they are working to figure out how many people were shot, suggesting it could be nine or ten victims. He said at least one victim was 8 years old.
Victims have various types of injuries, and multiple local hospitals have victims being treated. At least one victim was already released.
The shooter was cornered at a mobile home park in Shelby Township for hours after the shooting before killing himself. He has not been identified, but Bouchard said he was known to police.
Bouchard said the shooter appears to have fired 28 times and reloaded multiple times. Police have recovered a handgun.
Bouchard said witnesses told police the shooter pulled up in a vehicle, stepped out and started shooting, adding it appears to be a random incident.
The Oakland County Sheriff issued an emergency alert to avoid the area and seek shelter near the area of Spencer Park. There was no incident at that park, according to Rochester Hills police.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
I am heartbroken to learn about the shooting in Rochester Hills. We are monitoring the situation as updates continue to come in, and are in touch with local officials.
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) June 16, 2024