Press Release - Jan. 2, 2024 Update on Winters Lane

UPDATE TO WINTERS LANE HOUSE EXPLOSION

The investigation is continuing by investigators and will take time. Please stay clear of the area and allow investigators time and space to conduct the investigation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims.

VICTIMS
Richard Pruden is the owner of the residence on Winters Lane. Richard’s daughter, Hope Bragg and her family were visiting for the holiday.

• Richard Pruden (72) from Northfield Township MI - Critical  Updated to Stable Condition 1/4/24
• Hope Bragg (51) from Arkansas - Deceased
• Don Bragg (53) from Arkansas - Deceased
• Kenneth Bragg (22) from Arkansas - Deceased
• Elizabeth Bragg (19) from Arkansas - Deceased
• Stephen Bragg (16) from Arkansas – Stable

INVESTIGATION
Preliminary Investigation (subject to change pending further analysis of evidence and interviews) reveals that an undetermined fuel air explosion caused the damage. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

GO FUND ME ACCOUNTS
Go-Fund-Me accounts have been established by family to help cover costs for Stephen Bragg and Richard Pruden:
Richard Pruden - https://gofund.me/a66542b0
Stephen Bragg - https://gofund.me/59c482f0

VIGIL
There will be a vigil in remembrance and support of the victims and their families on Saturday, January 6, 2023, at 3pm at the Whitmore Lake High School (7430 Whitmore Lake Rd., Whitmore Lake).


Lieutenant David Powell
Northfield Township Police Department
8350 Main Street
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189   


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