UPDATE: Suspect arrested, being questioned.
ALLEGAN, MI – (WHTC) – Allegan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the report of a shooting this morning shortly before 1:30 a.m. at the Little John Lake County Park on 133th Avenue in Trowbridge Township.
According to Undersheriff Frank Baker, the incident was reported to officials after the victim a 37-year-old male from the Kalamazoo area, was transported to Allegan General Hospital by friends. Medical staff told Deputies that the victim arrived with an injury which was later reported to be caused from a gunshot. The victim was later transported to Bronson Hospital by ambulance for further treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
The victim and witnesses report there was a disagreement between the victim and the suspect over the sale of a gun that had occurred prior to today’s date. They were meeting to resolve the situation when the suspect shot the victim.
Detectives continue to investigate and are attempting to identify and locate the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office at 269-673-0500 or Silent Observer 1-877-887-4536.
