Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of gunfire in the 2600 block of Heatherdowns Lane.

Officers arrived in the area and began canvasing for more information. Officers located multiple residences in this area that appeared to have been struck by gunfire. One of the residence’s natural gas supply line was struck by a bullet causing a significant gas leak.

While officers managed and secured the crime scene additional resources were called to address the natural gas leak and evacuation of nearby residents.  Consumer’s Energy was contacted to respond and mitigate the gas leak.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving 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: Saturday, January 7, 2023

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, January 7, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of a subject struck by gunfire in the 500 block of Vernon Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim, a 38-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.  The victim’s injuries are considered non-life threatening.

Officers are actively investigating this matter and no additional information is available for release at this time.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving 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: Saturday, December 17, 2022

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, December 16, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1000 block of Interfaith Boulevard regarding the report of a citizen being struck by gunfire.  

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.  The victim’s injuries are considered serious and life-threatening.

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***Update***

On Saturday December 17, 2022, in the late afternoon, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was notified that the victim in this matter had passed away at a local hospital. The victim is not being identified at this time pending all family notifications.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety offers its condolences to any family or friends who have been impacted by this loss. We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding 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

Date: Friday, December 9, 2022

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, December 9, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of a subject who had been shot in the 800 block of West North Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located evidence consistent with a shooting scene.  Simultaneously, additional officers responded to a local hospital and contacted a victim who was seeking treatment for an apparent gunshot wound to the leg.

The victim is identified as a 15-year-old Kalamazoo resident.  The injuries sustained are not considered life-threatening. 

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

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

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of a breaking and entering at a business in the 2100 block of South Burdick.

Responding officers flooded the area as a K-9 track was conducted.  The K-9 led directly to a residence in the immediate area of the business.  Officers converged on the home and attempted contact.  Several occupants could be seen attempting to hide and turn off lights during this contact.

Officers secured the home from the exterior and applied for a search warrant.  Officers gave approximately three hours of loudspeaker announcements for the occupants to exit the home, these directions were not followed by the occupants. Upon issuance of the warrant officers made entry into the home.

Inside the home, four suspects were contacted, identified, and apprehended or arrested.  One of the suspects was located hiding in the attic of the home.  Evidence related to this incident was also recovered which included, clothing worn by the suspects, tools used to force entry to the business, and property that was stolen from the business.

Two individuals identified as suspects were arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo Country Jail where they await arraignment on charges of breaking and entering. 

Two additional juvenile suspects were apprehended and turned over to their guardians.  Charges will be submitted to the Kalamazoo Country Prosecutor’s Office for their review.

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