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Heather Schwartz

Case from Lake City, MI dated Aug 14, 2026

Victim Details

Heather Schwartz

Female

White / Caucasian

Lake City

MI

2026-08-14

29

Heather

Schwartz

08/26/2026

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On August 14, 2026, the quiet community of Lake City, Michigan, was shattered by a tragic and violent event that claimed the life of 29-year-old Heather Schwartz and four others. The devastating incident unfolded across multiple locations in Missaukee County, leaving a trail of grief and unanswered questions. Heather Schwartz's body was discovered in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake, alongside the man identified by police as the shooter, 39-year-old Chad Hickman. Investigations later revealed th ...
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  • mlive: Memorial service scheduled for mother, son victims of deadly Missaukee County shooting spree
  • Detroit Free Press: Police ID 5 Missaukee County shooting victims
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