Shooting rampage in US: Man opens fire at children’s water park, at least 9 injured

Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting but have indicated that it appears to have been random in nature

PGurus Newsdesk

June 16, 2024

Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting but have indicated that it appears to have been random in nature

Another shooting rampage in US, gunman opens fire at Michigan children’s water park

At least 9 persons including 2 children were injured after a shooter opened fire at Michigan Splash Park in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday, authorities said.

The shooter fired 28 rounds and reloaded his gun multiple times in between. Following the incident, the police recovered a handgun and three empty magazines from the scene.

Law enforcement tracked a suspect to a home, where the person died by suicide.

Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting but have indicated that it appears to have been random in nature.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard confirmed the incident, stating that law enforcement had surrounded a nearby residence where the suspect was believed to be hiding, according to a report by the Associated Press.

“We had an active shooter at the splash pad on Auburn in Rochester Hills. That is still an active crime scene, and we potentially have the suspect contained nearby, but we ask for the moment people stay away from the area. We have numerous wounded victims. More to follow,” the sheriff’s office posted on social media ‘X’.

The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. at a municipal park that includes a recreation area equipped with a textured surface, allowing visitors to activate water sprays and fountains for recreational use.

The suspect reportedly arrived at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad and began firing after exiting his vehicle.

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