Date: Monday, January 31, 2022
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Craig Habel Criminal Investigations Division 269-337-8139
Officers Arrest Shooting Suspect
Kalamazoo, MI:
On Monday January 31st, 2022 at approximately 4:09 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the area of Douglas Ave and Alamo Ave for a report of shots being fired.
Several witnesses called 911 reporting the incident and gave dispatchers a description of the shooter and their vehicle that assisted officers in locating the vehicle a short distance away. One occupant exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers gave chase and arrested him without incident.
Through this investigation it was learned that the suspect was shooting at an acquaintance but put several other citizens in jeopardy.
The suspect, a 22-year-old male from Kalamazoo, was arrested on several weapons and assault charges. He is currently being held at the Kalamazoo County Jail.
Public Safety thanks the citizens that called 911 to report this incident. Without your information this case may not have resulted in the arrest of the gunman.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100
By authority of: Lt. David Juday
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