Kalamazoo, MI:

On August 16th, 2020 at approximately 2:15 pm, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the intersection of S Burdick / Maple regarding a report of several shots fired. Several witnesses reported that two suspects had fired handguns at a house near the intersection. The suspects then left in two separate vehicles. Officers flooded the area in search of the suspect vehicles, but they were not located. The house that is believed to have been the target of the shooting had already been struck by gunfire less than one month ago. Nobody was injured during today’s incident.

One of the suspect vehicles was described as a silver Chrysler 300. The other was described as a red Dodge Charger with black racing stripes on the hood. As of this time, the suspects have not been identified, and the motive for the shooting is unknown.

Although nobody was injured, this shooting is particularly troubling, as a woman and three children were across the street selling candy near the sidewalk when the incident occurred. Several other vehicles and pedestrians were also in the area and witnessed the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Sgt. Robert Holdwick

Date: 8/16/20

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

Contact: KDPS Operations Division 269-337-8120

Kalamazoo, MI:

On August 15th, 2020 at approximately 3:39 pm, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the intersection of March St / Washington Ave for a report of shots fired. By the time Officers arrived, both the suspect and the intended target of the shooting had left the area. After investigating, Officers determined that a male came to a residence nearby to confront two people about an ongoing dispute. The argument escalated when the suspect drew a handgun and fired a single round at a male with whom he had been arguing. Nobody was struck by the gunfire. Officers located evidence on scene, which supported witness statements regarding the incident. The suspect has been identified, but he has not been located for an interview or arrest. The names of the suspect and intended victim are not being released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Sgt. Robert Holdwick

Date: 08-15-2020

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

Contact: KDPS Criminal Investigations Division 269-337-8139

Date: August 3, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139 

On Monday, August 3, 2020 at approximately 7:00 pm, Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of gunfire in the 1500 block of Cobb Avenue.

Officers arrived and spoke with area residents who reported hearing numerous shots being fired.  Witnesses also reported seeing a victim who appeared to have been struck by gunfire.

Investigating officers canvassed the area, and quickly learned a gunshot victim was driven away from the scene in a vehicle.  This vehicle was contacted as it arrived at a local hospital.

The victim a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident is receiving treatment at this local hospital and is listed in stable condition.

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 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Date: July 29, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139 

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at approximately 7:45 pm, Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 500 Block of Edwin Avenue.

Officers arrived and spoke with area residents who reported hearing numerous shots being fired.  Witnesses also reported seeing a vehicle fleeing the area recklessly and striking a curb.

Investigating officers canvassed the area and located multiple spent bullet casings.  These casings were different calibers and indicated that multiple firearms were likely discharged during 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 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

On July 19, 2020 at 5:09 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1100-blk of Douglas Ave on a report of a shooting. There, they located a 15 year-old male suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The male reported he was walking on Alamo Ave near Douglas Ave when he was shot by an unknown subject in a vehicle.

This incident does not appear to be related to the earlier shooting at Douglas Ave / W Paterson St.

The Kalamazoo Dept of Public Safety is continuing to investigate this incident.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100
By authority of: Sgt. Chuck Mason

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2020

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

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