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John Schwartz

Case from Lake City, MI dated Aug 14, 2026

Victim Details

John Schwartz

Male

White / Caucasian

Lake City

MI

2026-08-14

53

John

Schwartz

08/26/2026

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On a tragic day in Lake City, Michigan, 53-year-old John Schwartz became one of five victims in a devastating mass shooting that unfolded on August 14, 2026. The quiet of the late summer day was shattered by a string of violent acts committed by 39-year-old Chad Hickman, a man with familial connections to some of his victims. The incident, which spanned multiple locations in Missaukee County, left a community in shock and mourning the senseless loss of life.

The grim events began to come ...
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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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