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

Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, March 08, 2019, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Charles St. Public Safety Officers found a 35 year old female deceased in her bedroom. Also inside the home were four children ranging in ages 2 years of age to eight. All four children have been placed with family and were unharmed.

Officers attempted to make contact with a person of interest in this investigation. The 32 year old male fled in a vehicle, leading officers in a pursuit through the City of Kalamazoo. The driver, a Kalamazoo resident, ditched the vehicle on Ingleside Drive. He then fled on foot, where he was ultimately located hiding in an abandoned home. He is currently being held on charges of Fleeing Eluding and a Bond Violation.

This investigation is still on-going. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow morning at WMED Medical facility. Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Capt. Brad Misner

Date: March 8th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

On November 14, 2018 officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of an unresponsive child at a residence in the 1200 block of Summit Avenue. Officers arrived at the home and located a 7 month old child who was not breathing and did not have a pulse. Resuscitation efforts were conducted and the child was transported to Bronson Methodist Hospital, but despite life saving efforts the child was ultimately pronounced dead.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety wishes to offer its condolences to the family and friends who have been impacted by this loss.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of this child and asks that anyone having information regarding this incident please contact us at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority: Sergeant Charles Treppa

Date: November 14, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139