• Grand Rapids Shooting Rampage

Rodrick Dantzler killed these people on July 7, 2011: (Top, L-R) Thomas and Rebecca Heeren, Kamrie Heeren, Jennifer Heeren. (Bottom L-R) Kimberlee Emkens, Marissa Emkens, Amanda Emkens (Facebook photos) 

1 year later: The Rodrick Dantzler case

It was one year ago seven people were killed when Rodrick Dantzler went on a shooting rampage across the city of Grand Rapids.

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    Field dedication to Dantzler victim set

    One of the victims in Grand Rapids' worst-ever shooting rampage will be honored this weekend.

    Officer honored; slowed Dantzler SUV

    It has been seven months since a deadly shooting rampage and high-speed chase occurred in West Michigan. A member of the Grand Rapids Police Department will be

    Dispatch honored for Dantzler incident

    Two dozen Grand Rapids police dispatchers were recognized as Team of the Year for their work during the Rodrick Dantzler rampage in July.

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    The events of July 7, 2011 -- when Roderick Dantzler killed seven people and then himself -- are no doubt among Grand Rapids' darkest. But the case shines a

    The Dantzler chronology of July 7, 2011

    The detail of events released by the Grand Rapids Police Department Tuesday reveals the chronology of July 7, the day Rodrick Dantzler killed seven people.

    Dantzler calls 911 during standoff

    Among the 911 calls released by the Grand Rapids Police Department about the Rodrick Dantzler investigation is a call from Dantzler himself while he was

    Dashcam videos of Dantzler chase

    Authorities have released videos from police vehicle dashcams that captured the high-speed chase with Rodrick Dantzler on July 7, 2011.

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    A letter Rodrick Dantzler wrote to his mother helps explain why he started his murderous rampage, and it appears he first was targeting his mother-in-law,

    Dantzler investigation details released

    Grand Rapids police were justified in firing shots at Rodrick Dantzler after his murderous rampage through the city, Kent County Prosecutor William Forsyth

    Dantzler audio, video to be released

    Video and audio surrounding the murderous rampage of Rodrick Dantzler will be released Tuesday morning, officials with the Grand Rapids Police Department said.

    Memorial to be held for murder victims

    Grand Rapids community members will have a chance this weekend to remember and honor seven people killed in a shooting rampage.

    Prosecutor gets Dantzler report

    Kent County Prosecutor William Forsyth has received the Grand Rapids Police Department report on Rodrick Dantzler, who killed seven people and then himself in

    Dantzler hostage: 'choose to do good'

    One of three hostages taken by Rodrick Dantzler after his murderous rampage says she is not a hero and that Dantzler is not a villain.

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