LIVONIA, Mich. – Livonia police have identified the four victims of a quadruple shooting that took place at a home on Rensellor Street near 7 Mile Road on Tuesday.
In a press conference on Wednesday morning, Livonia Police Chief Thomas Goralski said the victims have been confirmed to be the suspect’s parents — Sterling Ray Pierce, 58, and Holly Marie Kimball, 53 — and the suspect’s brother, Tanner Ray Pierce, 22, and his brother’s girlfriend, Nevaeh May Joslin Finch, 21.
Goralski also said that a preliminary investigation into the incident found that the suspect, who also resides at the home, had a contentious relationship with his parents at times. However, Goralski noted that investigators don’t believe the suspect had a contentious relationship with his brother or his brother’s girlfriend.
All four victims were already deceased by the time police arrived around 5:45 p.m. The parents were found in the backyard, police said, and the suspect’s brother was found in a bedroom with Finch.
The suspect, who will not be identified until charges have been approved by the prosecutor’s office, reportedly turned himself into police when officers arrived at the scene on Tuesday.
A semi-automatic rifle believed to be used in the shooting was recovered along with several other weapons that were found in the home, Goralski said.
Police have not responded to any previous incidents at the home prior to the fatal shooting and the suspect has no criminal record or known history of mental health issues.
“This is a tragic event for our city, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the loved ones affected by this incident,” Goralski said.
There is no ongoing threat to the public and the investigation remains active.
The family encourages people who hear their story to donate to a mental health organization of their choice.