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

Date: January 30th, 2022

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

Contact: KDPS Operations Division 269-337-8120

Public Safety responds to structure fire

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January 30th, 2022 at approximately 3:43 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 300 block of E Michigan Avenue for a report of a structure fire inside a large building used for both commercial and residential purposes. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes of arrival. Fire crews remained on scene for more than an hour conducting cleanup operations and assessing the damage. The cause of the fire is unknown 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:

Lt. Robert Holdwick

Date: January 30th, 2022

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

Contact: KDPS Operations Division 269-337-8120

Shots fired into occupied homes

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January 30th, 2022 at approximately 12:10 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 1000 block of Interfaith Blvd for a report of shots fired. First arriving officers spoke with a woman who reported that somebody had fired a gunshot into her apartment. Although the apartment was occupied at the time, nobody was injured. Public Safety officers also located bullet holes in a neighboring apartment and forced entry to check on the residents. Nobody was located inside this apartment. Public Safety officers later contacted the residents of the second apartment, who said they had been inside the apartment when it was struck by the gunfire and had fled the home.

As of this time, the suspect has not been identified or located.

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: January 28, 2022

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

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

Pedestrian Struck by Motorist

Kalamazoo, MI

On Friday, January 28, 2022, at approximately 6:31 PM, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 4200 block of S. Burdick St. for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. A 38-year-old Kalamazoo resident was located with significant injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle left the scene of the accident and has not yet been identified.

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. Kyle Ahrens