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Rodrick Shonte Dantzler killed his wife and a daughter along with five others is Grand Rapids' deadly murder spree before killing himself. We are collecting updates about the case and funeral services for the victims in this entry.

• Tuesday, Sept. 4: Police have released their report about the shooting, offering new details in the case.

• Watch police car videos showing chase of mass murderer Rodrick Dantzler

• Monday, July 25: April Swanson, a survivor of Rodrick Dantzler's rampage describes the minutes of terror before being shot after they met by chance on the street.

• 1:03 p.m. Friday Celebrant Richard Karelse discusses what he was to say at today's memorial service for the four members of the Heeren family slain by Rodrick Dantzler.

• 7:45 p.m. Grand Rapids residents gather for community healing, reflection after murder spree kills 7. Mayor George Heartwell, who organized the gathering of 200, seemed pleased with the outcome while knowing it will take time for the community's wounds to heal.

• 11:45 a.m. Funeral, visitation begins for two families in mourning after mass murder. The Emkens family has gathered for a funeral, and the Heeren family is beginning their visitation.

• 11:40 a.m. Grand Rapids Press obituary for Rodrick Dantzler

• 6 a.m. Wednesday Court records offer new details on Grand Rapids mass murderer Rodrick Dantzler. "It appears that his anger had been out of control since he was a young boy," a psychologist wrote in 2002.

• 2:05 p.m. Today's 2 to 8 p.m. visitation for the Emkens family begins several days of mourning in Grand Rapids. Police Chief Kevin Belk was in attendance.

• 1 p.m. With newborn son, surviving sister in Heeren family on emotional roller coaster. Aimee Heeren today thanked the community and police for their support, prayers.

• 12:45 p.m. Mental health resources publicized as Grand Rapids copes with aftermath of Rodrick Dantzler killings

• 11:58 a.m. Grand Rapids City Commission honors police who dealt with Rodrick Dantzler's murder spree, chase, hostage situation. "I want to commend the extraordinary efforts of the officers, which saved lives," said Mayor George Heartwell.

• 7:35 a.m. Tuesday Rodrick Dantzler's hostages still shaken after Grand Rapids murder spree. "They're taking the steps toward recovery," family member says.

• 2:27 p.m. Grand Rapids mass murder victims inspire testimonials, prayers. Here is an opportunity to share your own reflections and memories.

• 8 a.m. Playing basketball with Rodrick Dantzler: CNN columnist LZ Granderson reflects on Grand Rapids' tragedy. "These sort of things are supposed to happen elsewhere," the former Press reporter writes.

• 7:30 a.m. Monday Read The Grand Rapids Press obituaries for murder spree victims Thomas, Rebecca , Jennifer and Kamrie Heeren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday.

• 5:27 p.m. Funeral arrangements set for Heeren family members, killed in Grand Rapids murder spree. Visitation is Thursday, with the funeral on Friday.

• 10:30 a.m. Read The Grand Rapids Press obituaries for murder spree victims Kimberlee, Amanda and Marissa Emkens. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday.

• 8:46 a.m. Patricia Emkens, who lost her only two daughters and granddaughter in Thursday's mass murder, speaks eloquently in the wake of the tragedy.

• 8:10 a.m. Sunday Grand Rapids preachers deal with questions about murder spree. But few offer sweeping answers — and one says we need to ask more.

• DAY 3 OVERVIEW: Rodrick Dantzler's family speaks after his murder spree kills 7 in Grand Rapids: 'He's no monster'

• 8:20 p.m. Gun used by Rodrick Dantzler in Grand Rapids mass murder was stolen. Police have determined the .40-caliber handgun used in the killings was stolen from a home in Kent County.

• 8 p.m. Rodrick Dantzler's neighbors say he was off bi-polar medication, going through separation when he killed 7, including wife, daughter. Family also confirms Dantzler and Jennifer Heeren were married.

• 8:30 a.m. Grand Rapids Police did what they could to stop killer Rodrick Dantzler on the run. Read a step-by-step account of killer Rodrick Dantzler's chase with police.

• 8:15 a.m. Saturday After Grand Rapids mass murder tragedy: How do we recover from this? Mental health professionals describe the ways we cope as a community.

• DAY 2 OVERVIEW: Heroes emerge in story of mass killing spree in Grand Rapids

• 10:35 p.m. Hundreds gather downtown to honor victims of Grand Rapids mass murder tragedy.

• 6:50 p.m. It's been two days of complicated coverage of complex events. Press artist and graphic designer Milt Klingensmith walks us through the details: who's who; where the police chase went; how many locations did police investigate.

• 5:19 p.m. Longtime Press columnist Tom Rademacher challenges online readers to keep conversations civil in light of this tragedy.

• 5 p.m. Saturday benefit is announced to help raise funeral funds for Emkens family murder victims.

• 4 p.m. In wake of Grand Rapids mass murder, The Grand Rapids Press offers one way to contribute to memories of victims online and possibly in print.

• 3:40 p.m. Rodrick Dantzler's killing spree spurs call for stronger stance against domestic violence.

• 3:15 p.m. Grand Rapids residents pour grief from mass murder tragedy into MyGR6 entries.

• 3 p.m. A makeshift memorial is forming on Plainfield Avenue NE as friends, neighbors, strangers gather at site where three people died Thursday.

• 2:45 p.m. Grand Rapids Police Facebook page floods with gratitude.

• 2:40 p.m. Huntington Bank accepts donations to support victims and starts account with $10,000 donation.

• 1:40 p.m. Small groups gather to reflect on tragedy.

• 1:23 p.m. Photos: See vehicle mass murder suspect Rodrick Dantzler dumped during police chase, manhunt.

Rodrick Dantzler's Grand Rapids murder spree victims 6 Gallery: Rodrick Dantzler's Grand Rapids murder spree victims

• 12:30 p.m. Vigil for mass murder victims set for Grand Rapids park; church service announced.

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12:15 p.m.

Profiles of Rodrick Dantzler's four other victims, all killed at 1270 Brynell Court NE:

Thomas Heeren, 51,

co-owner of Heeren Brothers Produce, his

wife Rebecca, 52,

; their daughter,

Jennifer, 29, a longtime girlfriend Dantzler's wife

and the daughter she had with him,

Kamrie, 12

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• 11:45 a.m. We are reporting profiles of Rodrick Dantzler's seven victims, beginning with three victims at the Plainfield Avenue NE home: Amanda Renee Emkens, 27, and her daughter, Marissa Lynn Emkens, 10. Amanda's sister, Kimberlee Ann Emkens, 23, who also was killed, was an ex-girlfriend of Dantzler.

• 11:22 a.m. Rodrick Dantzler's violent history: His mother, girlfriends lived in fear. Four women have sought personal protection orders against Rodrick Dantzler, including his mother in 1996, citing his explosive temper and violence "without thinking."

• 11:20 a.m. Police Chief Kevin Belk says suspect Rodrick Dantzler "went out hunting people down." See video of Belk's press conference.

• 11:10 a.m. Police Chief Kevin Belk identifies all seven victims of mass murder and their relationships to suspect Rodrick Dantzler.

• 11:05 a.m. Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell introduces press conference, mourns with city.

• 11 a.m. Watch live video from today's press conference with Grand Rapids Police Chief Kevin Belk about Thursday's mass murder tragedy.

• 9:57 a.m. Bishop Walter Hurley on Grand Rapids tragedy: "We extend our prayers."

• 9:08 a.m. Grand Rapids Press Editor Paul Keep reflects on the tragedy: After Rodrick Dantzler's rampage, how can we afford not to have a strong social safety net?

• 9:10 a.m. A pickup truck driver stuck in a traffic jam in Grand Rapids says a titanium plate in his nose kept him from being severely wounded or killed by a gunman who fatally shot seven people and took his own life.

• 7:45: a.m. As Grand Rapids begins its first day of mourning for seven murder victims, a vigil is set for 8:30 p.m. tonight at Ford Museum, and candles, flowers and teddy bears grace the porch of the Plainfield Avenue home where three were slain.

• 7:20 a.m. Police have confirmed they will hold an 11 a.m. press conference today.

• 7:06 a.m. Mayor Heartwell on murder rampage: 'This has shaken us to the depths'. offered words of support to families and friends of the seven victims of murder rampage suspect Rodrick Dantzler, who later took his own life.

• 4:20 p.m. Grand Rapids police reportedly found four victims in unknown conditions at 1270 Brynell Court NE off 4 Mile Road; two bodies at 2046 Plainfield Avenue NE. They have gone to a house on Baynton NE near Aquinas College where a suspect may be.

• 4:15 p.m. Police are reporting four victims at a home on Brynell Court NE.

• 4:05 p.m. Police are trying to track down a suspect reportedly armed with an automatic .40 caliber handgun. Police are seeking a suspect in a tan Lincoln with license plate number BWK 2308.

• 3:38 p.m. Police investigate report of two dead in Plainfield Avenue home. It was not immediately clear whether the deaths were related to an incident on Janes Avenue NE.

• 3:23 p.m. Police block off neighborhood near Janes Avenue NE, near Knapp Street and Coit Avenue, following the standoff incident that began at 2:30 p.m., telling neighbors to stay inside.

• 2:41 p.m. A Grand Rapids man tells mother on phone that he killed his wife and police respond to the scene. The mother says heard gunshot on the phone.

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