Kalamazoo, MI : On September 24, 2020, at approximately 3:07p.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of Lake St.  Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire while occupied. 

The victim was not injured during the incident but stated that the shots were fired after a verbal altercation.  The suspects were last seen leaving the area in a white SUV. Officers are actively attempting to identify the suspects.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:  Sgt. Brian Reidenbach

Date: September 19th, 2020

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, September 19th, 2020, KDPS officers responded to the 500 block of Elm Street for the report of a structure fire.

KDPS officers arrived on scene and found an unoccupied two-story residential home actively on fire. The fire was located in the basement of the home and extinguished.

Two adult residents were not injured, but the structure did suffer major damage. The incident is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Sergeant Kyle Vosburg

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at approximately 7:05 P.M., Officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1000 block of Mills St. for a report of a house fire. When Public Safety Officers arrived, smoke and flames were observed coming from the rear of the home.

Public Safety Officers entered the residence and located fire at the rear of the house on the first and second floor. Public Safety Officers were able to bring the fire under control within 25 minutes and were on scene for an hour. The occupants were not home at the time of the incident.
The cause of the fire is not yet known and 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 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Lt. David Juday

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Monday, September 14, 2020^th at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1300 block of N Church St. for a report of a house fire.  When Public Safety officers arrived, smoke was observed coming from the eaves of the home. 

The occupants of the residence self-evacuated prior to Public Safety arriving on scene.  Public Safety officers entered the residence and located fire in a second floor bedroom and attic space.  Public Safety Officers were on scene for over an hour while bringing the fire under control.

The cause of the fire is not yet known and 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 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Lt. Matt Schemenauer

Kalamazoo Public Safety News Release

Date: 09-12-2020

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

Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 337-8142

Car vs Pedestrian crash

Kalamazoo, MI: On 09-12-2020 at approximately 02:07am Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the intersection of W. Michigan Ave and Emajean Street for a report of a car that struck a pedestrian. Officers located 21-year-old female that was unresponsive, lying in the road. Witnesses stated that the victim attempted to cross W. Michigan Ave and was struck by a vehicle that was traveling through the intersection and had the right of way. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is listed in stable but critical condition at this time. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. 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: Sgt. Doug Hubbell

UPDATE:

DATE: September 13th, 2020

The victim in this incident has passed away from her injuries. The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Kalamazoo resident Connor Meert. KDPS extends its condolences to the friends and family of Ms. Meert. This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8142 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Doug Hubbell