KDPS Executes Warrants Tied to July 4 Shootings

Published on July 25, 2025

Earlier this week, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety executed two search warrants as part of its ongoing investigation into the July 4 holiday shootings, which included incidents on the 1300 block of Krom Street at 10:50 p.m. on July 4, the 1200 block of W. Paterson Street at 3 a.m. and the 800 block of Woodward Avenue at 4 a.m. on July 5.

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, a search warrant was executed at an apartment in the 800 block of W. Lovell Street. Bernard Murff Jr., 29, was found in possession of a stolen .45 caliber handgun. Murff Jr., who is currently on federal supervised release for a previous firearm conviction, was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon by a prohibited person (two counts), and felony firearm (two counts). He was arraigned by the Honorable Alisa L. Parker-Lagrone on July 25 and was given a $2,500 personal recognizance bond. Despite his PR bond, Murff Jr. is being held on a federal probation violation warrant.

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, a second search warrant was executed at a business in the 1300 block of N. Westnedge Avenue. The Kalamazoo Metro SWAT Team, KDPS officers, and members of the Southwest Commercial Auto Recovery (SCAR) team assisted in the warrant execution. Three individuals were taken into custody on outstanding arrest warrants. A .40 caliber handgun, ammunition, burglary tools, and a stolen trailer were also recovered at the scene.

KDPS continues to investigate and follow leads related to these acts of gun violence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 269-337-8139. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, via the P3Tips app, or online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Captain Danielle Guilds

Figure 1 - Bernard Murff Jr.