Fox Ridge | Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at approximately 5:48 p.m., Kalamazoo Pubic Safety Officers responded to the Fox Ridge apartment complex on the report of multiple gunshots fired. Responding officers located evidence of a shooting within the complex near the 1400 block. Witnesses reported two men shooting at each other in the parking lot; however no one including the suspects was struck by any gunfire. One suspect, a 32 year old Kalamazoo resident was identified.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety takes great concern about violent acts such as this incident. An even greater concern is the fact this shooting occurred during broad daylight with many innocent bystanders, including small children, nearby.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Derrick Turner

Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday, July 21st, 2016 citizens throughout Kalamazoo are invited to the Fox Ridge Neighborhood Block Party Event hosted by the Gilmore Foundation, Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. This event will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Fox-Ridge Apartment Complex located 1320 Alamo Ave, Kalamazoo MI.

The event is being held to create a sense of community, to promote police-community partnerships, and to have fun! Many organizations will be hosting a variety of special events such as a variety of outside games, live music, and youth activities. Officers from the Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety will also have a fire truck and police car on display.

The success of this event is due to the many volunteers from our local businesses as well as monetary support of participating vendors.

It is our sincere desire to make our neighborhoods a safe and attractive place to live and visit. This is one of the many initiatives taken on by both the Neighborhood Associations and the community partnerships within the City of Kalamazoo to strengthen the relationships between the youth and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.

By authority of: Sergeant David Juday
C.O.P.S. Division “Community Outreach Problem Solving”

Date: July 19, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain David Boysen, 269-337-8880

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