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You are here: Home / Uncategorized / Drive-by Shooting Strikes Vehicle Occupant

Drive-by Shooting Strikes Vehicle Occupant

February 5, 2021 by Charles Treppa

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

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