KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is continuing its search for a suspect in a stabbing case that occurred earlier this month.
Police say that around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, officers responded to the 900 block of Charlotte Avenue and found a 71 year- old victim who had been robbed and stabbed.
The victim was approached by the suspect, who demanded his wallet. When the victim told the suspect that he didn’t have a wallet the suspect threw him onto the ground and started searching him. Shortly after this, he stabbed the victim multiple times and then left the area on foot.
The victim was transported to Borgess Hospital where he was treated for multiple lacerations. The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Additionally, the victim was later identified by WWMT as Deacon Joe Schmitt of St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish.
The suspect is described as a black male, medium to dark complexion, approximately 6’02”, 200 pounds, light colored eyes, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray cloth “Covid,” mask, and a gray winter cap.
Readers can view the attached image for a composite sketch.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact KDPS at 269-337-8139 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
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