Tragedy struck the Isabella Indian Reservation, home of Michigan’s Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, near Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe announced earlier today, Nov. 13, 2022, that in the early hours of Sunday morning, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police were called to a domestic disturbance, with gunshots reported, in the township of Chippewa within reservation boundaries.
Tribal police discovered the bodies of the suspect and a victim who had been shot. Additionally, Tribal Police found two more injured, who are now recovering from their injuries.
According to Tribal Police officials, the tragic incident was the result of a domestic dispute and is considered an isolated incident. Therefore, there is no threat to the rest of the tribal community.
“The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe would like to extend its condolences to family and friends as the community faces this tragedy,” said the press release issued by the tribe.
The tragedy is still under investigation and no further details are available at this time.
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