Police have not released a motive about the gunman, who was shot and killed by police. Online records indicate he’s a former Marine whose father was ‘very proud’ of his service.
Jonathan Oosting
Jonathan is a deputy editor for Bridge Michigan. He helps plan and execute in-depth reporting and campaign coverage. As a longtime political reporter, Jonathan was named 2021 Journalist of the Year by the Michigan Press Association. He and a colleague shared that honor again in 2023, when they were also named Journalists of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter. Jonathan covered the state Capitol for The Detroit News and MLive before joining Bridge in September of 2019. He's from Grand Rapids, lives in Lansing and loves spending time Up North.
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Former legislative aide charged with embezzlement in $25M Clare earmark scandal
David Coker, a onetime aide to an ex-House speaker, has been charged with multiple felonies. His nonprofit received a budget earmark through Michigan’s controversial process of awarding millions to lawmaker pet projects.
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Elissa Slotkin faces Mike Rogers in Michigan U.S. Senate election
The general election for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat includes Democrat Elissa Slotkin, Republican Mike Rogers and third-party candidates.
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The case against Lee Chatfield: Fake mileage, kickbacks and Harry Potter trips
The former House speaker used a social welfare nonprofit and payments to his brothers to fund a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors allege. His attorney says the case is politically motivated.
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Lawyer: Chatfield accuser ‘shattered’ as Nessel closes sex assault probe
The sister-in-law of the former House speaker is amid a divorce and has been abandoned after going public with assault claims, lawyer says: She’s ‘distressed beyond belief’ by Dana Nessel’s decision not to bring assault charges.
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Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, wife face corruption charges
The Republican faces allegations he used nonprofits to ‘line his own pockets,’ authorities say. A sexual assault allegation from Chatfield’s sister-in-law that prompted the probe will not result in charges.
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After shooting, MSU adding AI surveillance to detect threats, count people
A campus shooting exposed weaknesses in MSU security. The university will use artificial intelligence to fill some gaps as part of a sweeping $10M security upgrade that may take several years to complete.
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Trump returning to Michigan amid campaign border battle
The former president is expected to campaign in Grand Rapids following an alleged murder by a previously deported man who re-entered the country illegally.
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Election denier who evaded Michigan court for 11 days: ‘I know too much’
Stefanie Lambert, who has filed suits nationwide contesting the 2020 election, was arrested this week in Washington, D.C., and ordered to return to Michigan to face charges of tampering with voting machines.
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State of the Union 2024: UAW president Shawn Fain to be Biden's guest
UAW President Shawn Fain, Detroit businesswoman Natalie King among Michigan guests expected at President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address at 9 a.m. Thursday.