Rodrick Dantzler

The man who sold Rodrick Dantlzer the gun that he used to kill seven people in one day in Grand Rapids in July of 2011 is heading to prison. Michael James Allen was sentenced in federal court on Monday to 10 years in prison - the maximum amount of time he was facing - after having previously plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The Grand Rapids Police and Kent County Prosecutor released several hours of dashcam video, 911 audio recordings, and documents in the investigation of the mass shootings in Grand Rapids that left seven people dead in July. The information was released Tuesday morning. Rodrick Dantzler killed seven people, then himself after a high-speed chase throughout the city and a hostage stand off. Today,

On July 7th, Rodrick Dantzler killed seven people and led police on a chase through Grand Rapids before taking hostages.  He later took his own life . Tuesday morning, the Grand Rapids Police Department will release information from July 7th including police video and 911 recordings.  They will also release information from their investigations.

On July 7, Meg Holmes of Grand Haven was visiting two friends at a house on Rickman NE in Grand Rapids.  Suddenly Rodrick Dantzler, who had just killed seven people and was on the run from police, burst in and all three friends became hostages.  Holmes hid under a bed at first, but later revealed herself.  Now she speaks through her blog.

I will never know the tremendous grief the Heeren, Emkins and Dantzler families have been experiencing since 34-year old Rodrick Dantzler fatally shot eight people, including himself last week. Today, four of the victims from the Heeren family are going to be buried following a  funeral service that is being held right now at Sunshine Community Church, located along the East Beltline in Grand Rapi

Robert Poore was driving his truck in Grand Rapids on Grandville Avenue yesterday afternoon when a man, later identified as Rodrick Dantzler, drove towards him and began shooting at his truck.  Poore was hit in the face by a bullet, but through a small miracle the bullet ricocheted off of his nose...

Chief Kevin Belk just got done addressing the media on everything that went down yesterday.  Apparently two woman who were shot, were ex-girlfriend's of the suspect and one of the children who were murdered was his daughter.

A candlelight vigil is appropriately planned for tonight at Ah-Nab-A-Wen park near the Gerald R. Ford Museum, downtown Grand Rapids. Last night, 34-year old Rodrick Dantzler single-handedly fatally shot 8 people including himself.  The authorities and three hostages involved in the shooting spree are all unharmed, but two others were shot in the downtown area.  Both victims are expected to make a

The Grand Rapids Police held a press conference this morning to address yesterday's tragic events. Police Chief Kevin Belk identified victims as Amanda Emkens, 27, who had a relationship with Dantzler, Marisa Emkens, 10, Amanda's daughter, and Kimberlee Emkens, Amanda's sister. These victims were found at 2046 Plainfield Avenue NE on Thursday afternoon. Belk said, at Brynell Court, victims were Je

As most of us wake up from the worst killing rampage in Grand Rapids history, many areas are still crime scenes for this mornings commute.   Seven people including two children were fatally shot yesterday before the suspect, Rodrick Dantzler, took his own life.

Final Update: Rodrick Dantzler took his own life after safely releasing all the hostages.