N Church Street Shooting

February 20, 2018 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 at around 09:30 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 900 block of N Church on a Trouble with Subject complaint. When the first officer arrived at the residence a female was standing outside on the front porch and told the officer that someone had just been shot inside. The officer entered the residence and saw two adult males fighting in the living room. One of the males was holding a knife and the other male was on top of him trying hold him down. Officers were able to secure both males inside the residence without incident.

Officers discovered that during the fight an 18 year old male suffered from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his left arm. He was treated at Bronson Hospital and released. A firearm and a knife were recovered inside residence. A case is being submitted against the 18 year old male for Possession of Marijuana. A 22 year old male, who is a Kalamazoo resident, was taken into custody for Felonious Assault, Domestic Assault 1st, Felony Firearm, and Resisting & Obstructing. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail and is awaiting arraignment.

Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt Brian Boyer

Date: February 20th, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Shots Fired Call Leads to Search Warrant

September 19, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 18th, 2017 at approximately 10:30am, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 1300 Block of N Church St in reference to a “shots fired” call. The initial call was received from a concerned citizen in the area whom provided limited suspect information. Nonetheless, officers made contact with a 38 year old Kalamazoo resident, whom matched the description of the possible shooter. Throughout the course of the investigation, officers located a firearm and a small quantity of marijuana inside a residence, which was in very close proximity to the initial shots fired call. Based on this information, officers were able to attain a search warrant which was executed at the residence. A subsequent search yielded a large quantity of marijuana and evidence of marijuana distributing.

Several charges will be sought against the Kalamazoo resident.

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: Sgt. David Moran

Date: September 18th, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Suspect in custody for the homicide on N Church St

April 12, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Detectives from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety followed evidence and leads that led to the arrest of the person who fired the fatal shot that ended the life of Bernard Kye. The suspect, a 20 year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested without incident on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 around 7:45 pm. The name of the suspect will not be released until he is arraigned. We anticipate the arraignment to be sometime on Thursday, April 13.

We are requesting charges of felony murder, felon in possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon at this time.

The second victim who sustained a gunshot to her leg is still in stable condition.

We are still investigating this incident and are asking anyone with any information concerning this case to please contact us at 269.337.8994 or Silent Observer at 269.343-2100 or online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Captain Victor Ledbetter

Date: April 12, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Update – Suspect Arraigned

Thursday afternoon, the suspect in the shooting death of Bernard Kye was arraigned on seven (7) counts. The charges against Kalamazoo resident Deonte Lamar Burdine, 5-3-96, include: open murder, assault with intent to murder, felon in possession of a firearm and 4 counts of felony firearm. The bond for Burdine was denied.

We are still requesting witnesses to come forward with any information they may have as this investigation is still continuing. There may be useful video that was recorded during this incident that could aid in this investigation.

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: Captain Victor Ledbetter
Date: April 13, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Update: 2 Shot in the 900 Block of N. Church St.

April 10, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday April 10th , 2017 at approximately 6:20 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a fight and several shots fired. Upon arrival Officers located a 22 year old male that had been shot and a 40 year old female that had been shot in the leg. Officers conducted CPR on the male and he was transported to Bronson Hospital where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries. The female was transported to Borgess Hospital and is in stable condition and is expected to survive.

At this time, Public Safety Detectives are questioning two subjects believed to be involved in the incident. The incident is still active and the investigation is ongoing.

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. Sean Gordon

****UPDATE****

The deceased victim of the shooting has been identified as Bernard Andrew Kye, 3-1-95. The female victim will not be identified at this time. She is still in stable condition.

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 : Captain Victor Ledbetter

Date: April 11th, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Felonious Assault Leads to Drug and Weapon Violations

March 29, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On March 29, 2017, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of N Church St regarding a domestic assault with a firearm. KDPS dispatch advised that the suspect used a handgun during the incident and fled the scene. Officers made contact with the victim to gather additional information and set up a perimeter for a K-9 track.

Kalamazoo Public Safety officers observed the suspect walking back toward the initial scene and arrested him for domestic assault. Officers were not able to locate a firearm at that time. The residence was secured while officers applied for a search warrant. The search warrant was ultimately signed and executed. No one else was located inside the home.

A search of the residence revealed a stolen .380 caliber handgun, matching the one used in the assault. Officers also located additional .380 caliber ammunition, crack cocaine, marijuana and US Currency.

The suspect, a 29 year old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail for Felony Domestic Assault. Officers are also submitting charges for drug and weapons violations. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers are still investigating leads and other potential suspects in the case.

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: Sgt. Justin Wonders

Date: March 29, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

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