Yesterday, a shooting in Kalamazoo near Western Michigan University left four hospitalized and a fifth individual with minor injuries from debris. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 2700 block of West Michigan Avenue around 3:15 a.m. after reports of gunshots. Officers found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his heel and a grazing wound, which necessitated hospital treatment, WZZM13 reported.
According to Audacy, A 23-year-old man also arrived independently at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Two other men, both 23, were treated for gunshot wounds to their feet, and a 21-year-old sustained minor facial injuries from debris. All injuries were nonfatal, the safety officers confirmed. The incident, which followed a physical altercation, led to the arrest of one suspect on a weapons charge, with more information expected after the arraignment.
None of the victims was believed to be affiliated with any nearby colleges or universities, a detail first pointed out by MLive. KDPS has called the incident a 'reckless act' and has increased patrols in the affected area. "This was a reckless act that endangered dozens of people. Incidents like this have no place in our community, and we will use every resource available to identify those responsible and bring them to justice," KDPS Deputy Chief Matthew Huber told WZZM13.
KDPS is seeking public assistance to help identify two people of interest in the case. Information can be shared with the Criminal Investigations Division at (269) 337-8139 or anonymously through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at (269) 343-2100, via the “P3Tips” app, or online at their website.
