Joshua Arthol VanAllen, 34, was shot to death on January 11, 2025, at a residence in Springvale Township, Michigan. The shooting occurred at the home of an acquaintance; the encounter escalated into a fatal struggle and Joshua was found with gunshot wounds. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan State Police Crime Lab investigated the scene.

Authorities identified a single suspect and arrested 35-year-old John Collin Denny, who was charged with open murder and multiple weapons offenses. Officials described the incident as isolated between two people who knew each other and said there was no broader threat to the community.

The prosecutor’s office is reviewing the evidence and the case is proceeding through the legal system. If anyone knew Joshua, his movements that night, or has information about what happened at that residence, please share what is known with investigators.