Kent County, Mich. — Four people, including children, were killed during a shooting Monday at a home near the western Michigan town of Cedar Springs, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young told reporters Monday that deputies responded to the scene around 4 p.m. She said investigators aren't searching for a suspect, and the sheriff's office tweeted there is no threat to community safety.

KCSO Sheriff LaJoye-Young addresses the media regarding an active investigation on 19 mile Road. We can confirm 4 casualties however we do not believe there is an active threat to community safety. pic.twitter.com/HdcxtNyI6n — Kent County Sheriff (@KentSheriff) February 18, 2019

"We don't have anybody outstanding that we're looking for at this point, that the public can help us find," LaJoye-Young said.

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Later Monday, LaJoye-Young said the victims included three elementary school-age and younger children, but didn't elaborate about the victims' relationships to one another. Identities were still being confirmed.

LaJoye-Young described the scene as a "horrific thing to be called to" and said "my heart goes out to the families involved here and the community."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.



