Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Steven Higgins
Age : 57
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 10/18/2023
Location : Elms Rd and Wheeler Dr
City : Montrose
County : Genesee
State : Michigan
Agency : Genesee County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress during traffic stop standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/18/2023, Genesee County law enforcement located Steven Higgins near Elms Rd and Wheeler Dr in Montrose following a high profile missing person investigation involving his wife, Kelly McWhirter. Deputies conducted a traffic stop that escalated into a standoff while he remained in the vehicle. During the law enforcement containment and active standoff conditions, Higgins died from a self inflicted gunshot. Investigators stated they believed he killed his wife with a blunt object prior to fleeing and later buried her, which led to the large scale search and police response that culminated in the standoff and suicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wnem.com/2023/10/18/couple-missing-high-profile-case/
https://www.wnem.com/2023/10/20/we-are-going-get-answers-sheriff-says-search-flushing-woman/
