FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 30, 2021 Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Kalamazoo, Mich. – On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, citizens throughout Kalamazoo are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

This year celebrates the 38th Annual National Night Out event. On this occasion, residents in neighborhoods throughout Kalamazoo and across the nation are asked to promote police-community partnerships; crime, drug, and violence prevention; safety and neighborhood unity.

Many neighborhoods in our community will be hosting a variety of special events – such as block parties, cookouts, and youth activities – to commemorate the occasion.

Please find a list of known National Night Out events below:

Host Location Time

Millwood Neighborhood Milham Park 6 – 8 p.m.

Edison Neighborhood 806 Washington St. 5:30 – 630 p.m.

Eastside Association Rockwell Park 4 – 6 p.m.

Northside Association for

Community Development NACD Building 4 p.m.

Artbor Artbor Building 118 E. Paterson St. 4 – 7.p.m.

Vine Neighborhood Dutton Street Park 5 – 730 p.m.

National Night Out is an enjoyable way to promote neighborhood spirit. On August 3, 2021, we invite citizens to celebrate with us and their fellow neighbors.

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Date: Sunday, June 27, 2021

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of Fox Ridge Drive.

Officers arrived in the area and located a 21-year-old victim inside a home who was suffering from an apparent gunshot injury.  Officers provided medical treatment to the victim who was transported to a local hospital. 

The victim’s injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving recent gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Date: Sunday, April 11, 2021

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of a subject who had been struck by gunfire inside of a residence in the 1000 block of North Park Street.

Officers arrived at the residence and located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Officers provided medical treatment and transferred care to EMS personnel.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where they later died as a result of their injuries.

The victim in this incident is not being identified at this time, pending family notifications.

Kalamazoo Public Safety offers its condolences to any family or friends who have been impacted by this tragic event.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa