Lansing police say they have now identified the woman found with a gunshot wound to the head along Moores River Drive on June 5. The early-morning shooting unfolded near Frances Park, and investigators say a person of interest was taken into custody at the scene.
Police confirm identity, keep case close to the vest
Officials announced the identification in a short update, according to Atlanta News First. The report tracked with what Lansing police shared right after the incident, noting that the woman was shot on June 5 and that detectives are still actively working the case.
What officers found on Moores River Drive
Police were called to the 2700 block of Moores River Drive, near Frances Park, at around 3 a.m. Responding officers found the woman at the scene and rushed her to a nearby hospital; initial reports described her condition as critical. A person of interest was detained at or near the location, and investigators urged anyone who saw or heard anything to contact them, as outlined by Lansing City Pulse.
Detectives seek tips and video
Police have asked witnesses or anyone with information to call the Lansing Police Department at 517-483-4600 or Crime Stoppers at 517-483-7867, according to Lansing State Journal. Investigators say they are combing through surveillance footage and cellphone video from the area while continuing to chase down leads.
Frances Park backdrop and neighborhood worries
Frances Park, a long-established city park known for its rose garden and river overlooks, sits just off Moores River Drive and is a regular stop for both locals and visitors. The park listing highlights its address and amenities, and neighbors say any shooting in the area tends to stir worries about safety and patrols along the riverfront, according to the directory entry for Frances Park.
The Lansing Police Department says the investigation is still underway, and no charges tied to the shooting have been announced. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the department’s tip lines as they work to piece together what led up to the early June gunfire.
