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Lane Blvd Armed Robbery

September 13, 2017 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 13, 2017 at approximately 12:52am KDPS officers responded to the 1600 block of Lane Blvd in reference to a 22 year old female and a 17 year old male being robbed at gun point by two individuals.

The male and female victims were providing a ride to the two individuals. When they arrived at their destination in the 1600 block of Lane Blvd they were robbed at gun point and physically assaulted by these individuals. The suspects then fled on foot and have not been located.

The following suspect descriptions were obtained:

Suspect #1: White male approximately 27 years old last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, fitted hat and in possession of a backpack.

Suspect #2: White male approximately 25 years old, with a full black beard, He is approximately 5 foot 11 inches tall and was last seen wearing eye glasses and a white t-shirt.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority of Sgt. Scott VanderEnde

Date: September 13, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Lane Blvd, Robbery

Kalamazoo teen killed in 1400 block of Lane Blvd

January 6, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Update: Kalamazoo resident, Bruce Embry, (53 year old) has been charged with the death of Kalamazoo teen, Temetrion Hegler. Bruce Embry was arraigned this afternoon by Judge Haenicke in 8th District Court. Embry was arraigned on Open Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felony Firearm. Embry is currently lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail, he was denied bond.

By authority of: Sgt William Moore


Kalamazoo, MI: Public Safety Officers were sent to the 1400 block of Lane Blvd. this afternoon at 2:38pm on a report that a person had been shot. Officers arrived and located the victim on the floor in the home, dead of a gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as Temetrion Hegler, age 17.

Mr. Hegler appears to have been shot by his step grandfather, a 53 year old Kalamazoo resident. The victim and suspect live together in the home where the incident occurred.

The suspect was arrested at the home by officers without incident and is currently lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail awaiting charges by the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office. No further information will be released at this time.

Kalamazoo Public Safety extends our condolences to the family and friends of Temetrion Hegler.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt. David O’Strander

Date: January 06, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Bruce Embry, Homicide, Lane Blvd, Temetrion Hegler

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