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Shooting Investigation

August 24, 2019 by Matthew Huber

Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, August 24, 2019 at approximately 1142 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to N. Westnedge Ave/ Florence in reference to a verbal argument. Once officers arrived, witnesses reported several gunshots in the area. During the course of this investigation 2 gunshot victims were located nearby. A third victim was transported by citizen to a local hospital for treatment. One victim is a 21 year old male, Kalamazoo resident. The second victim is a 39 year old female, Kalamazoo resident. The third victim is a 40 year old male, Kalamazoo resident. All three victims are in stable condition.


All involved victims and several witnesses were interviewed however limited suspect information was provided. The suspect was described as a tall and skinny black male. After the shooting the suspect was observed fleeing the scene in a dark colored older sedan. The vehicle was last observed east on Florence.


Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.


By authority of: Sgt. Ryan Preston

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