MI Man Charged for Killing Estranged Fiancee and Her 2 Kids

The accused shooter is the woman's estranged fiancé, according to a local report.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:55am

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A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with a shooting that killed a woman and her two sons in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on families. It also raises questions about the need for stronger measures to protect victims of abuse and prevent such senseless acts of violence.

The details

According to the report, the shooting occurred at a home in the 900 block of Worden Street Southeast in Grand Rapids, where officers found a woman and two children shot to death. The victims were identified as Jacqueline Neill and her sons, 15-year-old Cameron Kilpatrick and 13-year-old Michael Kilpatrick. The accused shooter, Charles Broomfield, is Neill's estranged fiancé.

  • The shooting happened at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Charles Broomfield

A 44-year-old man who has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with the shooting.

Jacqueline Neill

The woman who was killed in the shooting, and the estranged fiancée of the accused shooter, Charles Broomfield.

Cameron Kilpatrick

Jacqueline Neill's 15-year-old son who was killed in the shooting.

Michael Kilpatrick

Jacqueline Neill's 13-year-old son who was killed in the shooting.

Eric Winstrom

The Grand Rapids Police Chief who called the shooting "pure homicide".

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

Prosecutors have not yet revealed Broomfield's next court date, but first-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on families. It also raises questions about the need for stronger measures to protect victims of abuse and prevent such senseless acts of violence.