Date:  August 7^th, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, BridgesR@KalamazooCity.org, (269) 762-2922

Vehicle Struck by Gunfire, Suspect in Custody

Kalamazoo, MI:

On August 7^th, 2021 at approximately 06:28 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 3800 blk of Sprinkle Rd for a report of shots being fired in the parking lot at a local business. Officers arrived and located a vehicle that had been hit by gunfire while it was occupied by two people. Thankfully, no citizens were injured in this incident.

As officers investigated, it was found that there was no relationship between the victim/s and suspect/s. During the investigation, Officers were alerted to a vehicle that was blocking traffic on I94. Officers made contact with the driver who was on foot away from the car and found that the abandoned vehicle was stolen. Officers detained the driver and found that he was in possession of a loaded firearm.

After reviewing video and interviewing witnesses it was found that the suspect in the stolen vehicle was the same suspect involved in the shooting.

The 22-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested for multiple weapons charges, assault charges, and possession of a stolen handgun and automobile.  

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: 

Lt. David Juday

Date:  Thursday, July 22, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, BridgesR@KalamazooCity.org, (269) 762-2922

Subject Struck by Gunfire

Kalamazoo, MI:

            On Wednesday July 21^st, 2021 at approximately 8:05 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the area of Lake St and Wells Pl. for a report of shots being fired.

While Officers were canvassing the area searching for witnesses and evidence, they were informed that a 21-year-old male had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound.

The male who was struck by gunfire drove himself to the Hospital for a minor non-life-threatening injury. This investigation is on-going, and no suspects have been identified. 

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:  Lt. David Juday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 2, 2021                                                                                                  

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

New online form will allow residents to easily report traffic issues in the city of Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety today announced the launch of its new traffic enforcement webpage. The page, which features a fillable form, will make it easier for residents to report traffic issues they experience in Kalamazoo.

“At KDPS, our top priority is keeping our community safe, and to do that, we need input from our residents,” said Assistant Chief Matt Huber of KDPS. “We developed this webpage in response to growing concerns from residents about a wide range of issues including speeding, stop sign or red-light violations and failure to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. This web page will help us better address traffic enforcement concerns in our community.”

By visiting www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org/traffic residents can complete a fillable form that allows them to inform KDPS about the issue they observed, location, frequency of the issue, and time and day of the week the issues occur most.

Date:  Wednesday March 24th, 2021

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

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Person shot 3000 blk of Heatherdowns Ln

Kalamazoo, MI: 

On 03/24/2021 at approximately 4:56 P.M., Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety Officers responded to the 3000 blk of Heatherdowns Ln for a report of shots being fired.

While Officers were investigating the incident, it was learned that a person had been shot and they had sought medical attention at a nearby hospital.

The victim, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident is currently listed in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8142 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

By authority of: Lt. David Juday

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