UPDATE- Wed 3/24/21 10:22 a.m. KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Tuesday evening, Kalamazoo police officers responded to an area of Ranney Street and S. Westnedge Ave. for reports of shots fired. The call came in at around 6:45 p.m. when witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a van fleeing, and one other suspect running on foot from the area.
Multiple citizens contacted 911 and provided a detailed description and location of one of the suspects involved. When officers arrived on the scene, they located the suspect who fled on foot getting into a vehicle attempting to leave the area. A traffic stop was conducted, and the suspect, said to be a juvenile, was located, arrested, and is currently being lodged at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home. A firearm used in the shooting was recovered.
Vehicle sought related to shootings – Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety
Several citizens’ calls reported that a minivan, possibly a dark green Chrysler Town and Country, was also involved in the shooting. The vehicle, pictured here, appears to have a broken rear windshield wiper and is missing a wheel cover on the rear of the driver’s side.
In addition, several business owners shared that their buildings had been struck by gunfire, including one that reported its gas meter was leaking after being hit by a bullet. KDPS officers were able to shut the gas valve off and stop the leak.
KDPS is seeking the assistance of the public with locating and identifying the other suspects involved. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.
ORIGINAL STORY- Wed 3/24/21 7:13 a.m.
Several gunshots were fired at a home in Kalamazoo’s Vine neighborhood Tuesday night.
WWMT reports that bullet holes were discovered by police in the window of a house near the intersection of Ranney Street and Osborne Street. Police searched the area for suspects.
A woman who lives in a home close to the area where the shots were fired told WKZO that it was a drive-by shooting and that no one was injured. She also said she believed that one suspect was arrested, but police have not confirmed this information yet.
We will provide any updates when they become available.
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