KDPS Investigating Shooting Incident on North Park Street

Published on May 06, 2026

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is investigating a shooting that injured two juveniles Tuesday evening.

At approximately 6 p.m. on May 5, 2026, KDPS officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of N. Park Street. Callers reported seeing two males fleeing the area, including one reportedly armed with a firearm.

Officers quickly saturated the area and located two juvenile males suffering from gunshot wounds.

A 15-year-old male was found with a gunshot wound to the lower back and transported by Life EMS to Bronson Hospital. The injury is believed to be non-life threatening.

A 14-year-old male was located nearby with a gunshot wound to the forearm and transported by Life EMS to Beacon Health System. His injury is also believed to be non-life threatening.

During the investigation, officers identified evidence indicating the shooting may have occurred in the backyard of a residence in the 1700 block of N. Park Street. The scene was secured for evidence processing.

Detectives are actively following leads as the investigation continues. At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspect information is being released.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the KDPS Criminal Investigations Division at 269-337-8139. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Kalamazoo Silent Observer at 269-343-2100, through the P3Tips app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.

By authority of: Master PIO Zach Hamelton