Male, 25, accused of shooting to death his mother, father, brother, and brother’s girlfriend

A 25-year-old male is accused of shooting to death his mother, father, brother, and his brother’s girlfriend last week in Michigan.

Gage Pierce appeared before a Livonia judge Friday for the first time since he was charged in connection with the quadruple homicide, WXYZ-TV reported. Livonia is just over 20 minutes west of Detroit.

‘My heart goes out to them. It really does. The community is hurting over this.’

Pierce faces four counts of first-degree murder and four counts of felony firearm, WXYZ reported, adding that Pierce’s bond was denied.

Pierce tried to speak on his own behalf during the arraignment, but the station said his attorney quickly shut down the attempt.

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Prosecutors say Pierce used a semiautomatic rifle to shoot and kill his mother, Holly Kimball; his