Date: Friday, July 23, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922
Kalamazoo, MI:
On Friday, July 23, 2021 at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of a man with a gun who was forcing entry into a residence in the 1300 block of Fox Ridge Drive.
Officers arrived in the area and attempted to contact an individual who matched the description provided by a witness. The subject fled from officers on foot; however, was soon after caught and arrested. The firearm used during this incident was recovered during this investigation.
The suspect was arrested regarding charges of armed home invasion, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing a police officer, and assault. The suspect was also arrested for violating release conditions established from previous criminal activity where he was released on bond.
Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of this incident.
Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving recent gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
Authority:
Lieutenant Charles Treppa
