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Tragedy as Grand Rapids Man Kills 7 Then Himself

A man shot himself Thursday while police were negotiating with him to release his hostages. According to officers, the 34 year-old man, Rodrick Dantlzer, went on a random shooting spree. The shootings occurred mid-afternoon at two different locations in Northeast Grand Rapids.

“At the first scene, four people, including a child were found dead. At the second scene, 3 people were found dead, including a 10 year-old girl. Dantzler was cornered after a lengthy chase through the streets, during which shots were fired. A woman was caught in the cross fire and injured. A second person was also shot as a result of the road rage during the chase,” Grand Rapids Police Chief Kevin Belk reported.

CNN affiliate Wood TV reported, “The man shot at police leaving four holes in a police car. He then barged into a home and held three people hostage as police negotiated with him. At one point Dantzler let one hostage out of the home, a 53-year old woman.”

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“It does not make sense. You cannot make sense out of things like this. He (Dantzler) talked about giving himself up right before this thing happened”, said Grand Rapids Police Chief Kevin Belk.

According to WZZM 13 News, this is not the first time Dantzler has been in trouble with the law. His previous offenses have been:
1992- Two juvenile convictions of breaking and entering and unlawful use of a vehicle.
1997- Two misdemeanor convictions: one for domestic violence and the other malicious destruction of property.
2000 – Dantzler had a felony conviction of assault with intent to cause great bodily harm.

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