Kalamazoo, MI: On 03-24-19 at approximately 6:06 pm KDPS Officers responded to the 700 Blk of N. Pitcher St. in reference to a fight complaint, where multiple subjects were present with handguns.

Upon arrival officers encountered a large group of individuals and preliminary information was obtained that two subjects with firearms ran into one of the houses. During this time officers observed another male running from the area between houses. This male a 31 year old Kalamazoo resident was contacted by KDPS officers and a handgun was found discarded along this male’s path of travel.

KDPS officers continued their investigation at the residence where the other two subjects were observed running into by witnesses. From this investigation another 31 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for Felonious Assault-Firearm and two handguns believed to be used in this incident were recovered from inside the residence.

KDPS found that this fight erupted between neighbors during a birthday party that was being held at the involved resident’s house and escalated to the point that firearms were pulled out and pointed at individuals, no shots were fired. Numerous children were present during this altercation.

Only one adult female sustained minor injury related to the physical altercation and no medical treatment was required.

Information was obtained that additional subjects were present with firearms and the investigation is ongoing. Additionally cell phone video may have captured this incident and if anyone has video of this incident they are urged to contact KDPS.

Both suspects were arrested and lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail on weapons related charges.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Date: March 24th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Authority of Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Kalamazoo, MI: On March 22, 2019 at approximately 1:02 am Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were monitoring the 700 block of Douglas due to a recent increase in gun violence in the area. While monitoring the area, Public Safety officers identified a male that was leaving the area in a vehicle who had a warrant for his arrest. As the vehicle pulled out of the area, officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver for his warrant. Upon placing the driver into custody, officers also saw a handgun in the vehicle and seized it. The driver, a 24 year old Kalamazoo resident, did not have a valid CPL and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon as well as the outstanding warrant. Anyone who has information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100. By authority of: Sgt Bentley ####

Date: March 19, 2019

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

Contact: Captain Misner, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On March 19, 2019 at approximately 10:40 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 700 block of Douglas Ave after receiving calls for shots fired in the area. Public Safety officers canvassed the area and were able to locate 2 houses in the neighborhood that had been hit by gunfire. Officers checked with the occupants of the residences hit and confirmed no one had been injured from the shots. Approximately 2 hours later, officers responded to the 1500 block of Fox Ridge and were able to positively identify and arrest one of the suspects involved with the shots fired. As the investigation continued, officers searched 2 associated residences and located a loaded firearm. A 24 year old male was arrested on several felony charges related to the incident. Anyone who has information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100. By authority of: Sgt Bentley ####

Kalamazoo, MI: Shortly after 10:00 pm on March 12, 2019, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched on a report of several shots fired in the area of W North St and Douglas Ave in the City of Kalamazoo. The first responding Public Safety Officer checked a business parking lot in the 700-block of Douglas and located a male who stated that his vehicle had been struck by gunfire.

During this investigation it was learned that the male’s 12-year-old grandchild was seated in the vehicle during the time the shots were fired. The bullet that penetrated the vehicle was less than a foot from where the child had been sitting. Thankfully, no one was injured in this incident.

According to witness statements, the shooter was described as an average build black male wearing a black hoodie and a black ball cap. A K9 track was attempted; however, a suspect was not located.

Several pieces of evidence were collected by a Crime Lab Technician on scene.

Anyone having information regarding this incident, or any other crime in Kalamazoo, is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8120 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Brian Cake

Kalamazoo, MI: At approximately 11:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Kalamazoo for a report of shots fired. An officer was shot and is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries. There is no active threat to the community. Circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated at this time.

A press conference will be held at 1600 hours at KDPS Headquarters, located at 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. No further information will be released until after the press conference.

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: Lt. Scott Smith

Date: March 12th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8120