Livonia Man Charged With Four Counts of First-Degree Murder After Shooting That Killed Family Members, Girlfriend in Home

Four people were killed June 9 at a home on Rensellor Street near 7 Mile Road, a shooting that turned a private family conflict into a devastating Livonia crime. The victims were Sterling Pierce, 58; Holly Kimball, 53; Tanner Pierce, 22; and Tanner's girlfriend, Nevaeh Finch, 21.

Gage Wade Pierce, a 25-year-old Livonia man who lived in the home, was arrested at the scene. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Pierce with four counts of first-degree murder on June 12, 2026. Each count carries a potential sentence of life in prison without parole.

Pierce was arraigned before Judge James Jolly on June 12, 2026. Jolly denied bond and remanded Pierce to the Wayne County Jail. The court set a probable-cause conference for June 25 and a preliminary examination for July 2, 2026. The preliminary examination has occurred, but no trial date or outcome from that hearing has been publicly announced as of July 21, 2026.

Officials stated that Gage Pierce had a contentious relationship with his parents, though the underlying motive remains unclear. "We don't know why this happened," Livonia Police Chief Thomas Goralski said.

The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. in the 19000 block of Rensellor Street, and police were called for shots fired. Pierce exited the home with his hands raised and fingers interlocked, telling officers he had shot his family members. Officers found two victims with gunshot wounds inside the home and two more outside in the backyard; all four were pronounced dead at the scene. Sterling Pierce and Holly Kimball were found dead on the backyard patio, while Tanner Pierce and Nevaeh Finch were found in a bedroom.

Police had not responded to any prior incidents at the home involving the suspect and found no documented history of mental health concerns or criminal history for Gage Pierce. The gap between a contentious relationship cited publicly and the absence of any documented intervention raises questions about whether crisis resources can reach families when conflict stays private.

"Very tragically, it is extremely hard to protect yourself from a murderer in your own home. This domestic violence mass homicide could have happened anywhere and at any time," Worthy said.

Officials highlighted domestic violence hotlines and mental health crisis lines after the shooting. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support at 1-800-799-7233 (1-800-787-3224 TTY) or at thehotline.org. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support; residents can call or text 988. The NAMI Helpline offers mental health support at 800-950-6264 or by texting 'HelpLine' to 62640.

First Step is the primary domestic violence resource serving Wayne County, offering crisis intervention for domestic and sexual violence at (734) 722-6800 or firststep-mi.org. Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network provides 24/7 mental health provider connections, holistic care, and free anonymous screenings at 800-241-4949. Livonia Counseling Center offers outpatient counseling for children, adults, and families, as well as substance abuse and topic-based support groups, at (734) 744-0170. Henry Ford Eastwood Behavioral Health provides outpatient behavioral health services for mental and behavioral conditions in Livonia at (734) 425-4070.

The case is being prosecuted by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in coordination with Livonia Police. Police stated there was no ongoing threat to the public following the incident.

Whether Livonia officials will audit the city's crisis intervention infrastructure, expand proactive outreach to families not yet in documented systems, or assess whether current resources are sufficient to prevent the next domestic tragedy remains to be seen—and answered.