Date: July 6, 2020

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

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

On July 6, 2020 at approximately 2:14 am, Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the 400 Block of South Rose Street.  An area resident reported the shattering of a window in their home.

Officers arrived and spoke with the impacted resident. During this contact Officers discovered evidence that a bullet had traveled through their window and had become lodged in the wall.

Officers canvassed the surrounding area and located numerous shell casings in the 200 Block of West Cedar Street.

Further circumstances surrounding this event are currently unknown.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Date:  Saturday, July 04, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On July 3, 2020 citizens reported smoke and flames at a residence in the 2100 block of South Burdick Street.  Arriving Public Safety Officers found heavy smoke and flames showing from the rear of the structure.  Neighbors informed officers that the structure was vacant, and no one was believed to be inside. The fire was brought under control in under 20 minutes.  There were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

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

Date:  June 30, 2020

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

 

On Tuesday June 30, 2020 at approximately 06:30 pm, Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the report of gun fire in the 1500 block of Cameron Street. Officers arrived in the area and located several witnesses who reported hearing and seeing gun fire. Witnesses described a rolling gunfight involving multiple vehicles and multiple firearms. Officers also noted several shell casings littering the roadway.

In cadence with these events, a gunshot victim arrived at a local hospital. This victim reported being struck by gunfire at the above location. The victim, a 18-year-old Kalamazoo resident was treated and released a short time later. Upon treatment and discharge this patient was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm, firing from a moving vehicle, and felony firearm.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers also located a vehicle, that matched the suspect vehicle description. After a short chase, the driver fled on foot and was apprehended a short distance later. A firearm was located in the vehicle, that matched the caliber of spent shell casings at the original scene. The 15 -year old driver was arrested for fleeing and eluding, resisting and obstructing an officer, and carrying a concealed firearm.  

This shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood and endangered the lives of innocent bystanders who were nearby. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of:  Sgt. Ryan Preston

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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Kalamazoo: On June 8^th, 2020 at approximately 12:30 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the report of gun fire in the 100 block of W. Vine Street.  Officer’s arrived and located a victim in the area suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, a 33-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team assisted officers in the continuation of this investigation in the 800 block of Stuart Street where a search warrant was executed. During the execution of the search warrant additional evidence was located. A suspect has been identified but no arrests have been made and the identity of the suspect is not being released at this time.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority: Captain Craig Habel (Criminal Investigations Division)

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6/18/20

Kalamazoo:  The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division’s completed their investigation and an arrest warrant was obtained for a 23 year old Kalamazoo resident regarding the shooting that occurred on June 8^th 2020 in the 100 blk of W. Vine St. 

Today, members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Crime Reduction Team located and arrested the 23 year old male.  The male was arrested for Assault with intent to commit murder, and multiple weapons charges (Felon in Possession of Firearm & Felony Firearm). He was lodged at Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office Jail pending his arraignment.

Authority:  Executive Lieutenant Scott VanderEnde (Criminal Investigations Division)