Russell William Delonge, 64, of Gaylord, Michigan, was fatally shot on the evening of June 12, 2025. Known as Russ, he was born April 17, 1961, in Detroit and was described by those who knew him as friendly, funny and generous. He worked from home as a job recruiter and enjoyed cars, dogs and firearms.

Michigan State Police troopers from the Gaylord Post responded to a residence on Smugglers Pass Road in Hayes Township about 8:10 p.m. and found Delonge inside the home dead of a gunshot wound. A 70-year-old man who lived with Delonge, identified as Michael Haley, was present when troopers arrived and was arrested at the scene without incident.

On June 13, 2025, Haley was arraigned in Otsego County 87-A District Court on a single count of homicide; a judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, set bond at $100,000 cash or surety, approved a court-appointed attorney and scheduled a preliminary examination for June 26. Does anyone have information about Delonge’s last known movements or contacts on June 12?