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Published on January 25, 2025
Kalamazoo Mourns as Police Investigate Jeromey Harvey's Homicide, Suspect in Custody Awaiting Monday ArraignmentSource: Google Street View

The Kalamazoo community is grappling with the tragic death of 32-year-old Jeromey Harvey after his body was discovered on East Main Street on Thursday afternoon. FOX 17 reported that the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m., with officers finding Harvey unresponsive.

An arrest has been made in connection with Harvey's death, which has since been ruled a homicide by KDPS, WOODTV states KDPS's Executive Lieutenant Robert Holdwick relayed efforts are being made to "uncover the facts and bring closure to Mr. Harvey’s family," — the KDPS has pledged a full and thorough investigation into this harrowing incident encouraging the public to come forward with any information.

Authorities have delineated that the harrowing incident is not believed to be linked to another episode of violence that occurred on the same day; a shooting at the Kalamazoo Transportation Center, WWMT adds context to this detail. As the community reckons with the unfolding situation, public safety officers and KDPS stress that any assistance or information from the public can be critical.

The suspect, whose identity has not been released at this juncture, is expected to face an arraignment come Monday, as the investigative efforts by KDPS are ongoing, with KDPS urging local inhabitants—or anyone with pertinent knowledge—to get in touch via their tip lines or Silent Observer, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety remains resolved in its mission to bring justice to the grieving Harvey family amid an atmosphere of unrest and sorrow.