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Homicide investigators: Woman dead of knife wounds, kids found safe inside Ottawa County home

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OLIVE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 32-year-old woman is dead after suffering multiple knife wounds at a home while three children were inside. The case is being investigated as a homicide.

It happened around 6:45 p.m. Monday on 120th Avenue south of Port Sheldon Street in Olive Township.

Deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office were called to the house to investigate an assault. The woman was found and declared dead on scene.

As for the suspect, authorities say that the suspect drove away with one of the children and was eventually tracked down in the city of Holland. We're told the child was recovered during the arrest. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Holland Department of Public Safety.

The suspect, a 45-year-old man who is husband to the victim, was treated for minor injuries and is now at the Ottawa County Jail awaiting charges.

Police also said that there were three children at home at the time of the assault. None of the children were injured.

Deputies have identified the victim as Quinn Hallacy, whose death was confirmed a homicide following an autopsy.

The suspect is in custody and there is not outstanding threat to the public.

Additional details will be released as they become available and this is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or mosotips.com.

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