Kalamazoo police investigate two Sunday shootings

Authorities seek public's help after separate incidents on Westnedge and Maple Street

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:50pm

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The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating two separate shootings that occurred on Sunday in the city. The first incident took place on N. Westnedge Avenue near Ada Street, while the second happened on W. Maple Street near W. Crosstown Parkway. Police have not yet determined if the two shootings are related and are asking the public to come forward with any information about either incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent public safety concern in Kalamazoo, with the city experiencing a rise in shootings in recent years. These latest incidents underscore the need for continued community engagement and collaboration between law enforcement and residents to address the root causes of crime.

The details

In the first shooting, which occurred around 4 p.m., police described the incident as a non-fatal shooting on N. Westnedge Avenue near Ada Street. The second shooting happened around 6 p.m. on W. Maple Street near W. Crosstown Parkway, but police did not provide any additional details about that incident. Authorities have not yet determined if the two shootings are connected.

  • The first shooting happened around 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The second shooting occurred around 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

The local law enforcement agency investigating the two Sunday shootings in Kalamazoo.

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The takeaway

These latest shootings in Kalamazoo underscore the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing gun violence and the need for continued community collaboration to find solutions that improve public safety.