BATTLE CREEK (WKZO AM/FM) — A 28-year-old from Battle Creek is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg after he was assaulted at a gathering at a home at Walter and Buckeye.
Police responded but by the time they arrived, the victim was already on his way to Bronson Emergency in a private car.
He was later transferred to Bronson Methodist in Kalamazoo.
The gunman reportedly appeared at the party, walked up to the victim and shot him in the leg and then ran to a dark colored sedan that fled the area at around 5:15 pm Thursday.
Investigators say that a number of people were at the gathering when the shooting occurred but most fled the area and those that remained refused to cooperate with police.
They are encouraging anyone who witnessed the assault to give them a call and tell them what happened, and to avoid further violence.
Police can be contacted at 269-781-0911 or Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.
