Who was identified by Rochester Hills Splash Pad shooting suspect Michael William Nash?

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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Updated on June 16, 2024 at 10:50 p.m. IST

The man suspected of being behind a shooting in Rochester Hills on Saturday has been identified by Oakland County police officials as Michael William Nash. The 42-year-old man reportedly injured at least nine people after shooting at a wading pool in Michigan. The sheriff's office revealed he opened fire 28 rounds into the crowd, which was made up mostly of families spending time over the weekend.

The shooting took place in Rochester Hills. (Representational image)

The man suspected of being behind a shooting in Rochester Hills on Saturday has been identified by Oakland County police as Michael William Nash. The 42-year-old man reportedly injured at least nine people after shooting at a wading pool in Michigan. The sheriff's office revealed he opened fire 28 rounds into the crowd, which was made up mostly of families spending time over the weekend.

Nash, described as a white man living with his mother, killed himself after a dramatic chase by cops. The suspect fled the scene moments after shooting around 5 p.m. local time. Nash allegedly committed suicide, as the local press stated, when he had no choice. A standoff situation led to an intense struggle between police and the suspect.

Who was Michael William Nash?

Nash, the suspect in the Rochester Hills mass shooting this weekend, resided in Shelby Township. According to a Channel report, the 42-year-old used a registered 9mm pistol in the shooting.