GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 25, 2026) – A Friday morning house fire in a neighborhood near Millhouse Bayou south of Grand Haven is being investigated as a homicide case, as two adults and six children were found dead there.
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Deputies and Grand Haven Fire Department crews were initially called to the vicinity of Mercury Drive and 148th Avenue around 8:30 a.m. on a report of the smell of smoke in the area, but no blaze was initially located. About three hours later, the first responders returned following calls of white smoke seen coming from a residence in the 14900 block of Riverside Trail. As firefighters brought the flames under control, the eight persons were found inside, and state police arson investigators were called in.
Later that evening, detectives determined that some of the persons inside were shot, with autopsies to determine the exact cause of death pending. It is believed that all of the persons were related to each other, with the ages of the adults in their 40’s, and of the children between five and 15 years old. No names were disclosed pending positive identification.
Further details are pending, as the matter remains under investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office or Ottawa County Silent Observer (877-887-4536).
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