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Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, at approximately 2:16 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Cobb St. Responding officers located two victims, a man and a woman, in critical condition suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victims were transported to local hospitals, one to Bronson and the other to Borgess. The female victim was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital. The male victim remains in critical condition.
Suspects have not been identified at this time. Detectives continue to investigate this shooting.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: May 21st, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at approximately 1:32 a.m, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 1000 block of Washington St. on a report of multiple gun shots. Upon arrival, the suspects and intended victim(s) had fled from the scene. Officers found several spent bullet casings at the location of the shooting. One of the bullets penetrated an exterior wall of residence in the 1100 block of Washington eventually lodging into an interior living room wall. No one inside the home was injured.
Just minutes after the shooting, PSO David Miller observed two suspicious subjects hiding in the 1200 block of Portage Rd. As PSO Miller made contact with the subjects, one of them placed a Tec-9 assault pistol on the ground next to a parked vehicle. The two suspects were arrested without incident.
The first suspect, a 17 year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested on the charges Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling and Possession of a Firearm While Under the Age of 18. The second suspect, a 23 year- old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested on a bond violation and outstanding warrant. Both suspects were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail pending review of this investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: May 3rd, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo: Public Safety Officers had responded to a report of a shooting at Dayshas Convenience Store in the 700 block of Douglas St. on Friday night, 04-26-13 at 11:38pm. Officers discovered a 23 year old Kalamazoo man suffering from multiple gun shot wounds and a 49 year old Kalamazoo man suffering from a single gun shot wound.
Through the course of the investigation, officers located and arrested Robert Earl Pratt Jr. of Kalamazoo, age 26. Mr. Pratt was arraigned in 8th District Court on 04-29-13 on 2 counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, 2 counts of Felony Firearms and 1 count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Mr. Pratt is currently being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail on a $250,000 bond. Mr. Pratt’s preliminary examination is scheduled for May 13th.
The 23 year old victim is currently being treated at Bronson Hospital for his injuries. He is listed in serious condition. The 49 year old victim has been released from the hospital. The names of the victims are not being released at this time.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 05-01-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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During the summer of 2013, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will be hosting a Male and Female Leadership Training Academy in June and August. The Leadership Academies were established to provide young men and women (ages 13-16) with a structured one week learning environment. The Youth Leadership Academy is designed to challenge the participants mentally and physically while learning key aspects in leadership.
The participants that attend the Youth Leadership Academy are introduced to a highly structured environment in which they will live. This would include classroom activities, outdoor leadership reaction course and rappel tower are a few of the activities the youth will engage in.
The Youth Leadership Academies will be hosted at the Fort Custer Military Training Base in Augusta, Michigan. The young men will attend June 23rd to June 28th and the young women will attend August 11th to August 16th. Approximately 30-35 young men and women will be chosen from an application and interview process to attend the Leadership Academy in June and August.
Application packets are available at Public Safety Headquarters and on the Kalamazoo Public Safety web site: www.Kalamazoopublicsafety.org
There is no cost to participate in the Leadership Academy. All uniforms, meals, and housing is provided free of charge for all young men and women attending the Academy. For additional information please contact C.O.P.S./Community Policing Sergeant Timothy Randall at kdpsla@kalamazoocity.org or 269-337-8244.
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Date: April 4, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Zuniga (269) 337- 8140
Public Safety Responds to House Fire in 600 Block of Edwin
Kalamazoo, MI - On April 4, 2013 at 1055 hrs, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a house fire in the 600 block of Edwin Street. Upon arrival, officers observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the first and second floors of the structure. All of the occupants had safely exited the house prior to our arrival.
Officers attempted an interior attack on the fire but were driven out of the house due to the heavy fire conditions. After the fire was knocked down with exterior hose lines, officers reentered and were able to extinguish the main portion of the fire. During the interior attack, PSO Moran located the owner’s kitten and was able to bring it out to safety (see attached photo).
Public Safety officers remained on the scene for several hours putting out hotspots. Six adults and five children, ages two through ten, were living at the house. A neighbor who helped evacuate the family suffered minor smoke inhalation and was treated by Life Paramedics at the scene. The Red Cross responded to the scene and were able to place the family in temporary housing.
At this time, the cause of the fire appears to be accidental. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.
Authority: Lt. David Boysen
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Leonard Oshay Wright Arrested - Update
Leonard Oshay Wright turned himself in to officers at Kalamazoo Public Safety at 1pm this afternoon. Mr. Wright has been arrested on his warrant.
Armed Robbery Suspect Sought by Detectives
Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Public Safety detectives are asking the public for assistance in locating Leonard Oshay Wright, 17yrs. of age. Mr. Wright has a valid arrest warrant for Armed Robbery from an incident that occurred in March at the Fox Ridge Apt. complex.
Leonard Oshay Wright should be considered armed and dangerous. If he is located, contact Kalamazoo Public Safety so he may be apprehended.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 04-04-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Public Safety detectives are asking the public for assistance in locating Leonard Oshay Wright, 17yrs. of age. Mr. Wright has a valid arrest warrant for Armed Robbery from an incident that occurred in March at the Fox Ridge Apt. complex.
Leonard Oshay Wright should be considered armed and dangerous. If he is located, contact Kalamazoo Public Safety so he may be apprehended.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 04-04-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, at approximately 04:15 a.m., a citizen reported that her 2007 gold Jeep Compass was stolen from the Comstock Village Apartments. Approximately forty-five minutes after making the report, deputies from the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs department located the vehicle in the 1500 block of Gull Road. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle however the suspect failed to comply and fled in the vehicle. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers assisted the deputies and pursued the stolen vehicle through Kalamazoo’s Edison and Westnedge Hill neighborhoods. The fifteen minute pursuit ended when the suspect crashed the vehicle into a chain link fence in the 100 Blk. of Whitcomb St. and fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, Public Safety officers appended the fleeing suspect.
A twenty-four year old Kalamazoo resident was lodged at the Kalamazoo County jail on the charges of Fleeing and Eluding, Motor Vehicle Theft and an outstanding warrant for absconding from parole pending a review of the investigation from the prosecutor’s office.
Kalamazoo Public Safety continues to investigate the incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: April 3rd, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI - On March 28, 2013 at 0714 hrs, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the report of a child struck by a vehicle near the intersection of East Cork Street and Konkle Street. Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicated that the child was crossing East Cork Street, headed to Millwood Middle School when he was struck by a car heading westbound on E. Cork St. The victim, a 13-year-old student at Millwood Middle School, suffered lacerations and other non life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Bronson Hospital via ambulance.
At this time, the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.
Authority: Sgt Lisa Moore
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
150 East Crosstown, Ste A
Kalamazoo MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, March 24th, 2013, at approximately 8:08 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a residential structure fire in the 1500 blk. of N. Rose St. The residents were home at the time of the fire and able to exit unharmed due to an activated smoke detector. Public Safety officers arrived and encountered fire conditions from a bedroom on the first floor of the home. Officers were on scene for approximately two hours conducting fire suppression operations. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The Red Cross responded and is providing assistance to the displaced residents consisting of two adults. The incident is currently under investigation by the Kalamazoo Fire Marshal.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
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