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Fake GoFundMe page collecting funds on behalf of Kyle J. Thompson, his pregnant wife, and children
Neither he nor his family were victims. More than $15,000 has been donated so far.
Update: The page has been removed.
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – June 16, 2024 – Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard warned residents that some nefarious characters have created phony GoFundMe pages, claiming to benefit victims of Saturday’s splash pad shooting in Rochester Hills.
Bouchard said the Sheriff’s Office has not independently confirmed the authenticity of any charity or GoFundMe effort collecting donations to support the nine victims of Saturday’s shooting.
“These bottom-feeding scumbags are preying off this tragedy,” Bouchard said today. “They have already shown their character. We are unaware of any legitimate charity collecting donations for these families. I encourage anyone interested in donating to check with the Sheriff’s Office first. If there are legitimate sites, we will let the public know.”
One GoFundMe page is collecting funds on behalf of Kyle J. Thompson, his pregnant wife, and children, claiming to be victims of the shooting. Neither he nor his family were victims. More than $15,000 has been donated so far.
“The site is a complete fraud,” Bouchard said.
