Kalamazoo, MI: On 3-5-2017, at approximately 8:00 P.M, a subject arrived at Bronson hospital stating that he had been shot and was found to have a bullet wound to his leg. As the investigation progressed it became apparent that he accidentally shot himself. Narcotics were located in the vehicle he came to the hospital in and the gun was recovered along Stadium near Oliver where it had been discarded.
The 25 year old Kalamazoo resident was not arrested due to his medical condition. A case was written and will be forwarded to the Office of the Prosecutor for review.
Anyone with information about this accident is encouraged to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent observer, 343-2100, www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
Authority: Lt. Lance Handlogten
Date: 3-5-2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8994
