Brad Keselowski Voices His Shock Amid Terrifying Mass Shootings in His Childhood Neighborhood

RFK Racing driver and co-owner, Brad Keselowski, was left distraught after hearing about a brutal shooting that took place in his hometown. According to a report by USA Today, the perpetrator of the incident exited a vehicle and opened fire at people in the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills.

Among the nine victims of the shooting was an 8-year-old boy, who was in critical condition with a wound to his head. Also, a four-year-old boy who caught a bullet wound to the thigh was stable.

Brad Keselowski is praying for the well-being and justice for the victims

This shooting incident shook Keselowski, and on a personal level as well, since the splash pad held a core memory for the driver from his school days. Reacting to the incident, the veteran driver sent a message of solidarity and safety for his friends and family back home. Also demanding justice for the victims, he wrote, “Growing up, this was my bus stop for school… shocking to read this. Thinking about my family and friends back in Michigan. Hope they get well and receive justice,” he wrote via X.

The report further added that the shooter was later identified as Michael William Nash, 42. Surprisingly, he had no criminal records, according to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, and was dealing with mental health issues. After firing 28 rounds in the open, Nash took his own life at a home in Shelby township.

Bouchard also confirmed that detectives and law enforcement agencies are investigating Nash’s motives to go on a shooting spree. They have also confirmed that the shooter had no connections with the victims and was not a resident of Rochester Hills. Police authorities had to use drones to examine the home where Nash died by suicide. “We located the individual deceased in the home.” Bouchard was quoted via USA Today.

Sharing details about the investigation, Bouchard further stated, “I believe that because we had quick containment on him, that if he had planned to do anything else, and it wouldn’t surprise me, because having that on the kitchen table is not an everyday activity, that there was probably something else; a second chapter, potentially.”

However, as far as Keselowski is concerned, the driver will have to shift his focus back to NASCAR racing as he prepares to compete today in the inaugural Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway.

Fans react to mass shooting in splash pad, Rochester Hills

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There were a few fans who resided not far from the site of the mass shooting and were surprised to see such a catastrophe unfold near their locality. “I’m not far from there… crazy it happened here🥺😔”.

Frustrated with the whole ordeal, a user went on to add, “Heartbreaking. Justice was served when the shooter took his own life. Still heartbreaking for these families”.

This certainly wasn’t the lone incident of mass shooting. There have been several such cases reported across the country. Highlighting the urgency of the matter, a few others wrote, “Random violence all over the nation. It can happen anywhere now. We must pray for our nation”.

A few others were unaware of the unfortunate incident until Keselowski posted it on his social media handle. Reacting to the news, those few fans said, “So sorry, Brad. Praying for everyone involved. 🙏🙏”.

“Just saw this on our local news and thought of you and your family, Brad. Prayers”.

Considering the shooting happened in Keselowski’s hometown, it certainly will be a tough ordeal for the driver to overcome and perform at his best levels in the upcoming races.