Date: December 24th, 2022

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

Contact: KDPS Criminal Investigations Division 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:
On December 24th, 2022, at approximately 2:16 p.m., Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority received a report of several gunshots in the 1100 block of Conant St. At approximately 2:26 p.m., a male suffering from a gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital. After speaking with the victim, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were able to locate the scene of the shooting near the intersection of Conant St and Hawley St.

The victim is a 23-year-old man from Kalamazoo. His condition is currently stable. As of this time, no suspect information is available.

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:

Lt. Robert Holdwick

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Date: December 23, 2022

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

Contact: KDPS Criminal Investigations Division 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On December 23rd, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to an apartment in the 1600 block of Nottingham Ave regarding a report of a hostage situation. A woman reported that a male was holding three juveniles hostage at gunpoint inside an apartment. The Kalamazoo Metro Special Weapons and Tactics team (KM SWAT) was called to the scene. After investigating further, PSOs were able to locate all three juveniles at a different location in the City of Kalamazoo. They were unharmed and told officers they had been able to escape from their captor, who was still in possession of a firearm.

As SWAT officers were contacting other residents in the apartment building, a resident of a neighboring apartment told officers that the suspect had forced entry into her apartment and was still armed with a firearm. Officers entered the apartment and located the suspect. They were able to take him into custody without any further resistance. The suspects weapon, a 9 mm handgun, was located near where he was taken into custody.

The suspect, a 26-year-old male from Kalamazoo, was arrested for home invasion, unlawful imprisonment, and multiple weapons offenses. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail and is awaiting arraignment.

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:

Lt. Robert Holdwick

Date: 9/17/22

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

Contact: KDPS Criminal Investigations Division 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo Public Safety investigates homicide

Kalamazoo, MI:

On September 17th, 2022, at approximately 4:42 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 1400 block of Washington Avenue after receiving a report of shots fired and a subject who had been struck by gunfire. First arriving PSOs located a male lying in the road with apparent gunshot wounds. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim is a 30 year old male from Kalamazoo. His identity is not being released at this time.

Public Safety detectives responded to investigate the incident. As of the time of this news release, no arrest has been made.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100


By authority of:

Lt. Robert Holdwick

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Date: May 29th, 2022

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, KDPS Criminal Investigations Division 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo Public Safety investigates homicide

Kalamazoo, MI:

On May 29th, 2022, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a home in the 1800 block of Fulford St after receiving a report of an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. First arriving officers located the victim inside the home. The suspect had already left the scene prior to officers’ arrival. Resuscitation efforts were performed by officers, paramedics, and fire personnel; however, the victim was pronounced dead on scene.

The victim’s name is not being released at this time, but he was identified as a 34-year-old male from Kalamazoo.

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:

Lt. Robert Holdwick

Date: February 3rd, 2022

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

Contact: KDPS Operations Division 269-337-8120

KDPS responds to shots fired incident

Kalamazoo, MI:

On February 3rd, 2022, at approximately 12:51 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the area of 1000 King Highway after receiving a report of shots fired. Witnesses reported that man riding in a vehicle fired a gun several times at another man walking on foot. The intended victim fled the area, and was not located by responding officers. It is not believed that the intended victim was injured. Officers on scene discovered that a nearby business and an unoccupied vehicle were both struck by gunfire. Evidence related to the shooting was collected by the officers.

The suspect vehicle was described as a dark gray sedan. It was last seen heading east on King Highway.

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:

Lt. Robert Holdwick