Date: Friday, February 5, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922
Kalamazoo, Michigan:
On Friday, February 5, 2021 at approximately 3:00 p.m.,
Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the report of gunfire near the 700
block of Cobb Avenue. Responding
officers arrived in the area to investigate the report and located a victim
inside of their vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Officers rendered aid to the victim, conducted interviews,
and canvassed the surrounding area for evidence and witnesses. Information was received that an occupant of
a separate motor vehicle discharged a firearm multiple times at the victim’s
vehicle, striking both the vehicle and victim.
No suspect information is available currently.
The victim was transported to a local hospital. The injuries sustained are not considered life-threatening.
Officers are still actively investigating this incident. Anyone having information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.
Authority:
Lieutenant Charles Treppa
