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How are suspects identified?
When a crime occurs, police work to identify suspects through various methods. This can include witness accounts, forensic evidence, and tracing movements. In this Michigan case, an 'extensive search' was needed to locate the suspected gunman, Chad Hickman, indicating a significant police effort to find the individual believed responsible.
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