A gunman shot and injured children at a splash park as their parents tried to protect them.

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Micayla and Eric Coughlin decided to take their two young daughters to the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The family was looking forward to enjoying the warm weather and indulging in some delicious ice cream. However, their fun outing turned into a nightmare when they heard the sound of gunshots.

In a split second, Micayla and Eric's parental instincts kicked in as they realized the danger their family was in. Without hesitation, they each grabbed one of their daughters and shielded them from the gunfire. Despite their heroic efforts, the parents were both shot a total of seven times and had to be rushed to the hospital.

Miraculously, their children were unharmed and able to go home that evening, thanks to the brave actions of their parents. Micayla's friend, Noel Wakula, set up a GoFundMe page to help the family with their unexpected medical bills and the financial burden of being off work while they recover from this tragedy.

According to witnesses, the Coughlin family had only been at the splash pad for a minute when a gunman pulled up in a vehicle and started shooting. The shooter, identified as Michael William Nash, then fled the scene and ultimately took his own life after a tense standoff with the police. It is believed that Nash had no connection to the victims and the shooting was completely random.

Sadly, the Coughlin family was not the only ones affected by this senseless act of violence. Seven other people were also shot, including an 8-year-old boy who is currently in critical condition. The community is in shock and mourning over this tragic event.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard described the shooting as "very random" and "bizarre." It was one of three mass shootings that occurred in the Detroit metropolitan area on the same day, leaving many people questioning the state of our society.

Despite the overwhelming tragedy, there is some glimmer of hope in the form of the outpouring of support for the Coughlin family. The GoFundMe fundraiser has already raised over $82,000 to help them with their recovery and the financial burden they now face.

As Micayla and Eric continue to fight for their lives, their loved ones are asking for prayers and support during this difficult time. The road to recovery will be long and uncertain, but their strength and bravery have shown that they are capable of overcoming even the darkest of moments.

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