Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
VIENNA TOWNSHIP, MI, March 20, 2024 ~ Early Tuesday morning, Timothy Kildee, the brother of U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-8), was shot dead at his home by a suspect who is believed to be his son.
The suspect is currently in the hospital due to injuries he sustained from crashing his car while fleeing the scene, and potentially faces charges of murder, armed robbery, and carjacking, said Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton at a Tuesday press conference. Timothy Kildee was allegedly shot by his 27-year-old son, though Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson did not name the suspect since charges have not been levied.
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March 20, 2024 ~ Timothy Kildee, the brother of U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-8), was killed in a shooting by his 27-year-old son in a confrontation at their family home. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the details of the case, and how to handle a family member going through a breakdown. Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA Today Network
(CONTINUED) In a statement put out on social media, Rep. Dan Kildee said: “There are no words to describe the loss of a beloved brother and family member, especially in such a terrible tragedy. I thank the community for honoring my family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
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