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Matthew Lyle McMillen

Case from Springport-township, MI dated Jun 08, 2016

Victim Details

Matthew Lyle McMillen

Male

White / Caucasian

Springport-township

MI

2016-06-08

18

Matthew

Lyle McMillen

07/01/2026

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In the early morning hours of June 8, 2016, the life of 18-year-old Matthew Lyle McMillen was tragically cut short in a field in Springport Township, Michigan. He, along with his friend, 18-year-old Hunter Scott Lentz, was fatally shot by 53-year-old Tracy Lawrence outside of Lawrence's home. The incident initially appeared to be a case of a homeowner defending his property, but the subsequent investigation and legal proceedings painted a more complex and ultimately criminal picture.

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  • MLive.com: 'My husband just shot somebody,' says 911 caller in Springport double shooting
  • Detroit Free Press: 2 men fatally shot during alleged break-in near Jackson
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