Bennett Karolkiewicz, age 12
Lost to gun violence on July 24, 2026 in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Photo sources:
- WCIV: Family of 8 found dead in burning Michigan home ruled murder-suicide, adults identified
- Contributed photo
News sources:
- https://www.krqe.com/news/national/ap-authorities-say-man-killed-his-family-then-himself-before-all-were-found-in-michigan-home-fire/
- https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/school-district-acknowledges-grand-haven-township-deaths-offers-support/
- Jul 24: The Detroit News: 8 family members dead, some with gunshot wounds, in Grand Haven house fire
- 8 family members found dead after suspicious house fire in Grand Haven Township
- Gun Violence Archive
Also killed were:
- Amanda "Mandy" Karolkiewicz, age 39
- Caroline Karolkiewicz, age 11
- Ella Karolkiewicz, age 11
- Keegan Karolkiewicz, age 15
- Smith Karolkiewicz, age 11
- Teddy Karolkiewicz, age 5
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