Yesterday morning in Parchment, just north of Kalamazoo, 21-year-old Xzavier D. Harris was fatally shot at a large gathering. Authorities were called to the 700 block of Shoppers Lane after reports of gunfire. When Kalamazoo Township Police arrived, they found Harris with gunshot wounds and administered first aid before he was transported to the hospital. He later died from his injuries, as per report by WOODTV.
The shooting, which police are investigating as a homicide and believe was a targeted attack, occurred among a backdrop of a large gathering where the shots rang out, causing immediate chaos and prompting a swift police response, this according to details provided by WZZM13.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the incident and numerous witnesses have provided statements and videos to assist with the investigation; information that becomes crucial as officials piece together the circumstances leading to Harris's death. WZZM13 reported that investigators are confident Harris knew his assailant, indicating a personal element to the crime.
Police are asking anyone with information to assist in the ongoing investigation. Individuals can contact the Kalamazoo Township Police at 269-488-8911 or provide anonymous tips through Silent Observer at 269-343-2100, as reported by MLive.
