ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Nine people were injured after a man opened fire at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills on Saturday evening, officials say.
VIDEO: Watch Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard’s Saturday evening update on the shooting:
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard provides update after Rochester Hills splash pad shooting
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the injuries and conditions of the victims are as follows:
- 8-year-old boy in critical condition
- 4-year-old boy in stable condition
- 39-year-old in critical condition
- 39-year-old woman in stable condition
- 30-year-old woman in stable condition
- 30-year-old man in stable condition
- 78-year-old man in stable condition
- 37-year-old woman in stable condition
- 40-year-old man in stable condition
He said that some of the victims were part of the same family.
Officials believe the shooting at the splash pad appeared to be random.
“It’s a gut punch … we’ve gone through so many tragedies,” said Sheriff Bouchard.
Bouchard said law enforcement was able to track the suspect to a residence in Shelby Township. SWAT attempted to make contact, but later officials found that the suspected shooter was deceased.
The suspected gunman died by suicide, police say.
According to Bouchard, the 42-year-old suspect had no criminal history and was living with his mother.
VIDEO: Watch officials give full update after shooting at Rochester Hills splash pad
Officials provide update after up to 10 shot at Rochester Hills splash pad
Bouchard said the shooting victims are being treated in four nearby hospitals.
Corewell Health released the following statement on Saturday evening: “Our hearts are with those who were impacted by the shooting that occurred in Rochester Hills. We can confirm our team is caring for some of the victims, but we are not releasing any additional information.”
“It’s heartbreaking … complete thoughts with the families right now,” said Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she is in touch with local officials and is monitoring updates as they come in.
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
VIDEO: The scene outside the Rochester Hills splash pad where multiple people were shot Saturday
Video of the scene outside the Rochester Hills splash pad
Earlier reports from officials indicated possibly more injuries, but those numbers have since been revised.
We’re told the suspect drove up just after 5 p.m. and then approached the splash pad, potentially firing more than 20 shots before leaving the scene. A weapon was recovered at the scene, according to Bouchard. At least one additional weapon was found inside the home.
“I had my own son here last year, and I was supposed to have him this weekend and I was going to bring him up here to the same place … and I thank God that I didn’t, I could be at the hospital with my son right now,” said a local resident.
VIDEO: Chopper 7 footage of scene after multiple people injured in shooting at Rochester Hills splash pad police say
Multiple people injured in shooting at Rochester Hills splash pad, police say
The Oakland Community Health Network announced they will be providing mental health services from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Rochester Hills Department of Public Services building, which is located t 511 E. Auburn Road. The services are available for victims, their families, and people who were at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills at the time of the shooting.
Stay with 7 News Detroit for updates on this developing story.
