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The suspect is now in custody. Two people were also injured during the shootings. The shootings happened at three different locations in the Kalamazoo vicinity.
Kalamazoo County prosecutor Jeff Getting said, “There is no reason to believe that the Saturday evening shooting rampage is related to terrorism.”
The Kalamazoo Public Safety Department has declared that the threat to the public is over.
State police on Sunday identified four of the six victims killed. All four Michigan residents were shot at a Cracker Barrel restaurant: Mary Lou Nye, 63, of Baroda; Mary Jo Nye, 60, of Battle Creek; Dorothy Brown, 74, of Battle Creek; and Barbara Hawthorne, 68, also of Battle Creek.
Public Safety Chief Jeff Hadley said the other two victims were at a car dealership looking at a vehicle. Authorities identified them as Tyler Smith, 17, and Richard Smith, 53.
71 Entries
Ann Polson
February 29, 2016
My heart goes out to everyone.
Tracy
February 27, 2016
We love you we hope God comforts all you families and your loved ones
j. chumney
February 26, 2016
I pray for all those families and I even pray forThat god will help in whatever is gone wrong in his life and comfort to the rest which only god can give
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February 26, 2016
My prayers are with you and your love ones.
Stacy
February 25, 2016
Sincere condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Triad / Mc
Patricia A Jublikhan PC
February 25, 2016
B.R.
February 24, 2016
I am very sorry for the victims and their families that this tragedy has happened. May your faith keep you strong and your reliance on God's strength help you to cope each day.
A rose for each victim
Jackie Jackson
February 23, 2016
tracy
February 23, 2016
My heart and deepest sympathy go out to the victim's family and friends. May God be with you in this time of need.
Eunice Ennis
February 23, 2016
I can only say that I am sorry. The thought of what has happened is too grievous. I pray that each family has peace from deep within in. May God be with you and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Pamela Strong
February 23, 2016
I pray every day for God's Kingdom to come and for His will to take place on earth as it is in heaven.
February 23, 2016
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to all family and friends.
Rhonda, MD
Pat (Bahus) Ruhl
February 23, 2016
To Chris and the entire Nye family, I am so sorry. I have nothing but fond memories of all of you. Mary Jo & I had talked about having a family reunion. I wish we had...
Jane Dowling
February 23, 2016
Sending prayers ~
Linda
February 23, 2016
Kalamazoo will find the strength to endure! Lift each other up. As a nation our collective hearts are heavier today so yours my be a little lighter.
Brenda
February 22, 2016
I am so sorry! I pray God will comfort your families and friends.
MC
February 22, 2016
My deepest condolences to the families and friends suffering at this moment, from such a senseless tragedy. It is abundantly clear that justice lies ultimately in the hands of our Creator. May you look forward to the ruling of his Kingdom here on earth, where acts of violence will no longer take place. ~Matthew 6:9,10
Triad / Mc
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
February 22, 2016
D Tyler
February 22, 2016
To the families of the Kalamazoo shootings, sincere condolences. May all your families find the courage and strength to endure and find comfort at such a difficult time. Psalms86:7.
Jill
February 22, 2016
My condolences go out to all the families who have been affected by this tragedy. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this most difficult time(Psalms 119:50,76).
February 22, 2016
This truly is a tragic event. May the true God in the heavens help you to endure these difficult days.
February 22, 2016
When tragedies happen like this, many loved ones wonder why. They also wonder when will these things end. Please be assured that God is aware of everything that happens--the good and the bad. God knows the source of all evil, and in due time, he will bring to an end all sorrows.
Our prayers are with the families of these victims.
J
February 22, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family. May God supply you with comfort and strength now and those difficult days that follows.
Jane Dowling
February 22, 2016
Sending prayers and condolences ~
February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Duana Williams
February 22, 2016
Condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of each victim.
February 22, 2016
To all the families that lost a loved one.
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Times like these can be very difficult so pray constantly. Phillipians 4:6-7 admonishes us to throw our anxiety on our Heavenly Father he in turn will strengthen you and place peace upon your mind and heart, with God's help, hope you all are able to find comfort and heal very soon.
Yvonne
February 22, 2016
So sorry to the families of yet another tragedy.
Jessa
February 22, 2016
May the words of Psalms 27:10 and 11 be on your hearts through this difficult loss.
Yvonne Eddings
February 22, 2016
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. it very hard when we loss a loved one in death. But to lose them this way is even harder.you have my deepest sympathy. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.
C.J. Owens
February 22, 2016
This is so sad and my heart breaks for the families of those who are reeling from this loss. When senseless things happen we need to know that our Heavenly Father is aware and truly cares, so He promises us that soon change is coming. Psalms 37:9-11, 29 gives much needed hope with a promise. May you share this hope.
RD
February 22, 2016
R.I.P. MAY THE LORD BLESS THE FAMILYS
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
February 22, 2016
In God's care, rest in peace.
February 22, 2016
Prayers to all the familys!!! Lord have Meecy.... It's so sad..
February 22, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the families of the victims. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May almighty God grant you peace during this time.
Giles Family
February 22, 2016
Friends and family, remember that God will execute perfect justice for all victims of bloodshed. - Luke 18:7-8.
Steele
February 22, 2016
Such a tragic incident to happen to so many innocent people. It saddens me to hear of things such as this. I can only imagine the pain if it were my family. I offer all of the families my deepest prayers and sympathy. One day evil people will not be able to dwell among us. Psalms. 37:9
Joan Walton
February 22, 2016
peace be with you and your family !!!!!!
L. M.
February 21, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God's Word says that if you throw your burdens on him, he will help you.
February 21, 2016
R.I.P. Prayers for all the families.
February 21, 2016
R.I.P. Prayers for the the families.
February 21, 2016
Rest to all of you in the Arms of Our Lord!
Peace to your suffering families.
Lancaster, PA
February 21, 2016
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
When Someone you Love Dies
A. Mother
February 21, 2016
Barb McFalls
February 21, 2016
Our hearts break with yours at the loss of your loved ones. We hold you and your families close in thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead. We pray for those who were hurt. Sending love and prayers from Tennessee.
February 21, 2016
Love and prayer to all .
All lives matter !
Randy and Denise Hill
February 21, 2016
With our condolences. RIP.
February 21, 2016
God is loving and caring. He will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16
JoJo Davidson
February 21, 2016
Prayers n peace to all
Tina
February 21, 2016
My God My God!!!!!!!! Prayers to the family of all of them... In Jesus name.... My God
Scott Chamberland
February 21, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
February 21, 2016
Another senseless tragic loss of precious human life. My deepest sympathy to the families of those who died and prayers for the recovery of those injured.
February 21, 2016
May Almighty God grant you strength at this difficult time. As a survivor of the Aurora Theater Shooting, I share your pain. Please know that God is not the cause of such things but he promises to help you endure. Look to him to give you comfort. My prayers are with you.
Karen
February 21, 2016
Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest in Paradise to those who have gone to heaven.
The Carey Family
February 21, 2016
From Upstate N.Y. Deepest sympathy to the family's & friends of those loved ones, taken much to soon. Thoughts & prayers are with you all. May you all find comfort in knowing others care & share your loss. God bless you, during this most difficult & senseless time.
L
February 21, 2016
My condolences to the victims families.As you face the moments ahead may the peace from God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds.Phillipians 4:6&7.
lmb
February 21, 2016
Sincere condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones.May God grant you peace ,comfort and strengthen every one as you deal with this senseless tragedy.Psalms37:10,11.Our hearts go out to you.Our prayers are with you.Deepest sympathy!
Adrian Barnette
February 21, 2016
We'll miss you !
February 21, 2016
Praying for the victims and their families.
Mary Brock
February 21, 2016
RIP
February 21, 2016
Holy Father, please rest all of their souls
in your Heavenly kingdom. In the name of the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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