Nine People Injured, Two Children Among Victims, in Random Shooting at Rochester Hills Splash Pad by 42-Year-Old Suspect

Rochester Hills, Michigan United States of America
Authorities are investigating the motive of the suspect, who had no connection to the victims and did not live in Rochester Hills.
Fourteen people, including two children, were injured in a shooting at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
He died by suicide several hours after the shooting at a Shelby Township home.
Nash used an AR-style rifle and a registered 9mm Glock pistol during the shooting.
The shooter was identified as 42-year-old Michael William Nash.
Nine People Injured, Two Children Among Victims, in Random Shooting at Rochester Hills Splash Pad by 42-Year-Old Suspect

An active shooter unleashed terror at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan on a warm summer day, leaving nine people injured including two young children. The gunman, identified as 42-year-old Michael William Nash, lived with his mother and reportedly suffered from mental health challenges. He died by suicide at a Shelby Township home several hours after the shooting. The suspect used an AR-style rifle and a registered 9mm Glock pistol during the shooting. Authorities are investigating the motive of the suspect, who had no connection to the victims and did not live in Rochester Hills. The shooting has been described as “random.” As of 8 a.m. Sunday, Bouchard’s department said there were no updates on the tragedy.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It's not clear if Nash had a history of mental health issues beyond what was reported in the article.
  • The article states that the shooting was described as 'random', but it's unclear if this has been confirmed by authorities.

Sources

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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Rochester Hills splash pad shooting: What we know about victims, suspect

Detroit Free Press Sunday, 16 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Suspect Michael William Nash exited a vehicle and fired around 28 rounds from a registered 9mm Glock.
    • Three magazines were recovered at the scene along with the weapon.
    • At least three victims were critically injured: an 8-year-old boy with a head wound, a 4-year-old boy with a thigh wound, and a 39-year-old woman shot in the abdomen and leg.
    • Suspect Michael William Nash had no criminal history but was believed to have had mental health challenges.
    • Nash died by suicide at a Shelby Township home several hours after the shooting.
  • Accuracy
    • ]An active shooter opened fire at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills on Saturday, injuring 9 people including children.[
    • Suspect Michael William Nash, 42, exited a vehicle and fired around 28 rounds from a registered 9mm Glock.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Police identify gunman in shooting rampage at Michigan splash pad

MLive News Sunday, 16 June 2024 14:10
  • Unique Points
    • Michael William Nash, 42, identified as gunman who opened fire at Rochester Hills splash pad
    • Nine people injured in the shooting
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Police search for motive after apparent ‘random’ shooting at Michigan recreation center wounds at least 9

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Dalia Faheid, Sunday, 16 June 2024 10:13
  • Unique Points
    • Suspect had already fled scene by the time police arrived
    • Police traced weapon to nearby home, found vehicle matching description of suspect’s car and surrounded it
    • Investigation ongoing as authorities work to determine if there is a digital or paper trail and piece together timeline of shooting
  • Accuracy
    • At least nine people were shot in Rochester Hills, Michigan
    • Suspect pulled up to Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad and opened fire
    • Two small children and their mother among the victims
    • Victims taken to four local hospitals
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author uses phrases like
    • Under no circumstances is it normal for ice cream cones and flip flops to be strewn amongst blood and bullet casings,
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Gunman who shot 9 people — including 2 kids — at Michigan water park lived with mom, may have planned more attacks

New York Post Isabel Keane Sunday, 16 June 2024 13:03
  • Unique Points
    • A gunman opened fire at a Michigan splash pad, injuring nine people including two children, ages 4 and 8.
    • The gunman lived with his mother and reportedly suffered from mental health issues.
    • The shooter used an AR-style rifle and a registered 9mm Glock pistol during the shooting.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A gunman opened fire at a Michigan splash pad, injuring nine people including two children[/.
    • At least nine people were shot during the incident including two children
    • Nine people were injured in the shooting
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

At least 9 people shot, including 2 children, at Michigan recreation center before suspect is found dead, police say

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Emma Tucker, Saturday, 15 June 2024 23:47
  • Unique Points
    • The suspect, a 42-year-old man whose name has not been released, was identified through evidence from the crime scene.
    • At least nine people were shot during the incident including two children and six adults.
    • Two children sustained critical injuries: an 8-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the head and a 4-year-old with a wound to the thigh.
  • Accuracy
    • The suspect was identified through evidence from the crime scene.
    • Three magazines were recovered at the scene along with the weapon.
    • At least three victims were critically injured: an 8-year-old boy with a head wound, a 4-year-old boy with a thigh wound, and a 39-year-old woman shot in the abdomen and leg.
    • Suspect Michael William Nash had no criminal history but was believed to have had mental health challenges.
    • The suspect died by suicide at a Shelby Township home several hours after the shooting.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication