Fowlerville, Michigan, December 27, 2025
In a tragic incident on Christmas night, an estranged husband was fatally shot after breaking into a Fowlerville home where his wife was visiting. The altercation escalated into gunfire, with the homeowner sustaining injuries. The confrontation is under investigation by local authorities.
Fowlerville, Michigan
Estranged Husband Fatally Shot After Breaking into Fowlerville Home on Christmas Night
Fowlerville, Michigan – An estranged husband was fatally shot on Christmas night after forcibly entering a Fowlerville residence where his wife was visiting, leading to an exchange of gunfire with the homeowner. The incident occurred on December 25, 2025, at approximately 7:09 p.m. in the 5500 block of Nicholson Road. Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired at the residence. Upon arrival, they discovered an armed man who had sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The homeowner, who had called 911, had also been shot and was transported to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The deceased was identified as the estranged husband of a woman who was visiting the homeowner at the time of the incident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the man entered the residence and fired multiple shots at the homeowner, striking him twice. The homeowner returned fire, fatally wounding the intruder. The suspect had traveled approximately one hour from Lake Orion to the Fowlerville residence. The incident remains under active investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau. The Fowlerville Police Department, Michigan State Police, Livingston County EMS, and Fowlerville Fire Department assisted at the scene. No further information is available at this time.
Key Details of the Incident
- Location: 5500 block of Nicholson Road, Fowlerville, Michigan
- Date and Time: December 25, 2025, approximately 7:09 p.m.
- Involved Parties: Homeowner and estranged husband of a woman visiting the homeowner
- Sequence of Events: Estranged husband forcibly entered the residence, fired multiple shots at the homeowner, striking him twice; homeowner returned fire, fatally wounding the intruder
- Suspect’s Background: Estranged husband traveled approximately one hour from Lake Orion to the Fowlerville residence
- Investigation Status: Active investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau; assistance from Fowlerville Police Department, Michigan State Police, Livingston County EMS, and Fowlerville Fire Department
- Additional Information: No further details available at this time
Background Context
On December 25, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Fowlerville, Michigan, when an estranged husband traveled from Lake Orion to confront his wife at a residence where she was visiting. The confrontation escalated into a violent exchange of gunfire, resulting in the death of the intruder and non-life-threatening injuries to the homeowner. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into this incident, with support from local law enforcement and emergency services. As the investigation continues, authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the confrontation or the identities of the individuals involved. The community remains in shock over this unexpected and violent event during the holiday season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happened in Fowlerville, Michigan, on December 25, 2025?
An estranged husband forcibly entered a Fowlerville residence where his wife was visiting, leading to an exchange of gunfire with the homeowner. The intruder was fatally shot, and the homeowner sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
Who was involved in the Fowlerville shooting incident?
The incident involved the homeowner and the estranged husband of a woman who was visiting the homeowner at the time. The estranged husband traveled from Lake Orion to confront his wife at the Fowlerville residence.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident, with assistance from the Fowlerville Police Department, Michigan State Police, Livingston County EMS, and Fowlerville Fire Department. No further information has been released at this time.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 5500 block of Nicholson Road, Fowlerville, Michigan |
| Date and Time | December 25, 2025, approximately 7:09 p.m. |
| Involved Parties | Homeowner and estranged husband of a woman visiting the homeowner |
| Sequence of Events | Estranged husband forcibly entered the residence, fired multiple shots at the homeowner, striking him twice; homeowner returned fire, fatally wounding the intruder |
| Suspect’s Background | Estranged husband traveled approximately one hour from Lake Orion to the Fowlerville residence |
| Investigation Status | Active investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau; assistance from Fowlerville Police Department, Michigan State Police, Livingston County EMS, and Fowlerville Fire Department |
| Additional Information | No further details available at this time |
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