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After weekend shootings, Kalamazoo police increase patrols and ask public for tips
Summary
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety reported four shooting incidents July 4–5 that left eight victims, one fatally; police say they are increasing patrols, working with outreach partners and asking witnesses to provide tips.
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety reported four separate shooting incidents between about 11:50 p.m. on July 4 and 4 a.m. on July 5 that left eight shooting victims, including one person who died and another in critical condition, Chief Boyce told the City Commission on July 7.
"This was not a shooting incident. These were shootouts," Chief Boyce said, adding investigators found many shell casings at multiple scenes. He said at least two juveniles — ages 15 and 17 — were involved and that detectives and community…
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