Date: June 19, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:
On Friday, June 19, 2020 at approximately 8:40 PM, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1400 block of N. Burdick in reference to a subject that had been shot. When officers arrived, the scene was located along with evidence of the crime. Moments later a 26-year-old Kalamazoo resident arrived at a local hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound. The suspect fled prior to police arrival and has not been identified.

On Friday, June 19, 2020 at approximately 10:20 PM, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 200 block of W. Frank in reference to a subject that had been shot. Officers arrived on scene and located a 41 year old Kalamazoo resident, suffering from a non-life-threatening gun shot wound. Officers rendered aid until the victim was transported to a local hospital for additional treatment. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arrival and has not been identified.
Anyone who may have information regarding either investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Ryan Preston

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Date: Friday, June 4, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, June 4th at approximately 0120 AM, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a roll over traffic crash on Westnedge at Pioneer. The driver, a 31-year-old Kalamazoo resident, lost control of the car and struck a building before rolling over. Both the driver and the passenger were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The accident is still under investigation.
Kalamazoo Public Safety reminds you to report suspicious activity at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Gretchen Mayo

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Date: June 1st, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, June 1st, 2020 at approximately 1130 pm, officers were dispatched to Sprinkle and Cork reference a car vs pedestrian accident. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect vehicle, a white over white semi-truck, left west bound on I94. The victim, a 50 year old male, was found deceased. The name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Gretchen Mayo

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Date: May 26th, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139
Kalamazoo, MI:
On Monday, May 25th, 2020 at approximately 6:00 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the intersection of Portage St and Vine St for the report of collision involving a motorcycle and a sedan. Officers arrived on scene and located the operator of the motorcycle suffering from serious injuries. Life saving measures were performed and the victim was transported to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.
Officers located the other involved vehicle in the 500 block of Lake St and spoke to several witnesses. As a result of this investigation a 34-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for Operating while intoxicated. Additional charges are being sought.
Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this incident or about additional criminal activity to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.
By authority of: Sgt Andrew Werkema

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120
HOUSE FIRE
Kalamazoo, MI:
On 5-12-20 at approximately 1800 hrs Public Safety received multiple calls of a house in the 700 block of S Rose St with the back porch on fire. Upon arrival, officers located the residence and discovered the back porch engulfed in flames. Search and rescue crews immediately entered the residence while a fire suppression team was able to knock the flames down. Continued aggressive fire suppression activities brought the fire under control in 20 minutes. The Red Cross was contacted to help multiple people find shelter due to fire and smoke damage to the other apartments in the structure.
The quick actions of the Public Safety Officers were paramount in preventing damage to the adjacent houses. No injuries to the residents or Public Safety Officers were reported. The Fire Marshal’s office has the fire under investigation.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100
By authority of: Sgt. Keaton Nielsen

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