On June 9, 2026, police in Livonia, Michigan, responded to reports of gunfire at a home on Rensellor Road and found four family members dead of multiple gunshot wounds. Victims were 22-year-old Tanner Ray Pierce, his father Sterling Ray Pierce, 58, his mother Holly Marie Kimball, 53, and Tanner’s 21-year-old girlfriend Nevaeh May Jaslynn Finch. Tanner and Nevaeh were found in a bedroom; his parents were found in the backyard. The killings occurred one day before what would have been Tanner’s 23rd birthday.

Officers say Tanner’s older brother, 25-year-old Gage Wade Pierce, exited the house with his hands raised and told them he had shot his family. He was taken into custody at the scene and charged with four counts of first-degree murder and felony firearm; bond was denied at arraignment. Police recovered a semi-automatic rifle believed to be the murder weapon and several other firearms from the home. Family members said Gage is on the autism spectrum and police noted a contentious relationship between him and his parents.

Tanner was described by family and friends as warm-hearted; he worked as an operating engineer alongside his father and had been saving with Nevaeh to move in together. A memorial of flowers and candles has grown outside the family’s home. Does anyone have information about Tanner, Nevaeh, or the family that could help clarify what led to this tragedy?