Northfield Township police say triple shooting leaves 2 dead in child abduction case

According to police, a child kidnapping case in Northfield Township has left two persons dead and one injured.

(FOX 2) Northfield Township, MichiganAccording to police, a child kidnapping case in Northfield Township has left two persons dead and one injured.

While the suspects are being held, two children who were allegedly kidnapped from the house have been found and are safe.

Investigators believe that Jennifer Lyn Bernhard, 48, and Stevie Ray Smith, 74, of Northfield Township, were killed when officers arrived at a residence on Nollar Bend Drive just after 8:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Jeffrey Alan Bernhard, 52, of Northfield Township, is the third casualty; he is still in the hospital and has been placed in stable condition.

“When we arrived, we found two adults dead in the house and another adult with gunshot wounds,” stated Lt. David Powell of the Northfield Township police.

He is the assistant director of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, FOX 2 has learned. The following statement was issued by the hospital:

Bernhard, Jeffrey Alan

“We are heartbroken for Jeff and his family and are aware of these terrible incidents. We offer our sincerest sympathies for this unfathomable loss.

Neighbor Bill Shoak, “I don’t understand what happened and why they did it,” he added.

At first, police reported that two children, aged four and seven, had been taken from the home. They have no relation to one another. Neighbors claim one is a foster child, but police will not verify the information.

Throughout the evening, police worked, recovering the children and apprehending three individuals.

According to police, a child kidnapping case in Northfield Township has left two persons dead and one injured.

Neighbor Lee Maulbetsch stated, “Those people were caring for foster children, which saddens me for humanity.”

According to Lt. Powell, the kids are safe and healthy. Awaiting their arraignment, no details regarding the situation or the individuals have been made public.

Additionally, authorities claim that a cooperative effort enabled them to apprehend those criminals.

Police are trying to deliver information to the prosecutor’s office for charges while the investigation is ongoing.

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