Patricia Lynn Whitson Briggs, 62, was found dead from gunshot wounds in her Lake City, Michigan, home on April 3, 2021. Investigators treated her death as a homicide and rapidly identified a suspect described in reports as her son.

After officers located the suspect following the discovery of Patricia’s body, he engaged law enforcement with gunfire and later died of a self-inflicted wound, leaving no arrest, trial, or conviction in Patricia’s case. The community remembered Patricia as a strong, caring, and devoted woman while grappling with the family tragedy and the violent circumstances of her death.

If anyone knew Patricia or has information about the events leading up to April 3, 2021, please come forward to assist with any outstanding questions.