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
• Facebook
• 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

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Grand Haven, MI - September 28, 2024
• Grand Haven, MI - September 28, 2024
• Grand Haven, MI - December 13, 1994