BUSINESS DISTRICT FIRE

Kalamazoo, MI:

On September 28, 2018 at 10:56 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to a structure fire in the 400 block of E Michigan Ave. Upon arrival, officers found heavy smoke and fire on the roof of the building. The fire was eventually contained and extinguished. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. There were no reported injuries.

During the fire suppression efforts, a portion of E Michigan Ave and Pitcher St were closed. However, both roadways are now open. Businesses located at 401 E Michigan Ave remains closed.

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: Sgt. David Moran

Date: Friday, September 28, 2018

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

Date: September 23, 2018

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Misner, 337-8120

Shots fired 800 Riverview, two subjects injured

Update

*****ALL SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY*****

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 9:52 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 800 block of Riverview Dr. Upon arrival officers discovered that two people had been shot during the incident, including a 17 year old Kalamazoo resident with a grazing gunshot wound and an 18 year old Kalamazoo resident with a gunshot wound to the leg. These injuries are non-life threatening. The suspects in the incident were in a stolen silver Nissan Altima with Illinois plate ZY44226. The suspect vehicle left the scene northbound on Riverview Dr.

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The suspect vehicle in this incident was located, which led to a pursuit that ended in the area of Davis St and Wheaton Ave when the vehicle crashed and the occupants fled. The vehicle was occupied by 3 subjects, one of which has been located and arrested. There are two outstanding subjects who could be armed with handguns. There are numerous officers in the area from multiple jurisdictions including Michigan State Police, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department and Western Michigan University as we continue to look for the outstanding suspects. We are asking that anyone in this area call 911 to report anything suspicious and stay vigilant if they are in the vicinity of this incident.

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ALL SUSPECTS ARE NOW IN CUSTODY, THERE IS NO FURTHER CONCERN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

Anyone have information regarding this incident, including the location of the described vehicle, is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of: Lt VanderKlok

Commercial Truck Fire

Kalamazoo, MI

On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 12:25 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a truck fire in the parking lot of a local business in the 4200 block of Davis Creek Court. Upon arrival, Public Safety officers located a commercial box style truck that had flames shooting out of the cargo area. An initial attack team was able to contain the fire, but extinguishing efforts were hampered by some flammable chemicals that were stored in the truck. KDPS officers used a combination of water and specialized extinguishers to put out the blaze. During a subsequent investigation, one of the employees advised officers that they were refueling a power washer when an explosion occurred which then started the fire. The employee suffered from serious, but non-life threatening injuries from the explosion. He sought medical treatment at a local hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.

Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Steven Heyduck

Date: 09-21-18

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo Man in Stable Condition after Being Stabbed

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 21st, 2018 at 7:43pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 3200 block of Adams St for a 911 hang-up call. Upon arrival, officers located a 27 year old male who had been stabbed, with the knife still protruding from his arm. Officers stabilized the injury. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.

A police K-9 team was called in to track the suspect, who fled on foot. At this time, the suspect has not been located. The suspect is a 27 year old white male, last seen wearing a white shirt and khaki pants. The suspect is known to the victim through a domestic relationship.

The incident is still under investigation and Public Safety is asking anyone with information on this stabbing to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100, kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:

Sgt McCall