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Update: Homicide under investigation

December 9, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

***Victim Identified***

The victim in this case has been identified as Jacob Ryan Jones, white male, 12-26-1996. We give our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jones.


Kalamazoo Public Safety has made an arrest in the shooting of a WMU student at approximately 4 pm today. One person is in custody for open murder, home invasion and armed robbery.

We are continuing our investigation following leads and tips. We are still looking for the other person involved in this tragedy.

No further information regarding the person in custody will be released at this time. The name will be released after the arraignment which will possibly be Monday December 12, 2016.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority: Captain Victor Ledbetter

Date: December 9, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

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