On August 14, 2026, Lake City, Michigan, was rocked by a multi-location mass shooting that left five people dead. Victims found at a residence on South LaChance Road in Lake Township included Shane McGowan, 45; Amanda Everitt, 40; and her 16-year-old son, Eric Thomas. A 13-year-old girl, Bella Padilla-Everitt, was critically injured there but managed to call 911 and survived.

Investigators later discovered the body of John Schwartz at a separate home in Missaukee County. The suspect, 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was located dead in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake along with 29-year-old Heather Schwartz. Authorities reported family ties linking Hickman to several victims: Heather was his half-sister and John Schwartz was identified as Heather’s father and as Hickman’s former stepfather.

Officials said no clear motive had been established as the investigation continued. If anyone knew John Schwartz, his family, or has information about movements or contacts in the days before August 14, 2026, please share what is known.