A 30-year-old man was injured Thursday in an apparent shooting in the northeast area of the city.
At about 1 a.m. yesterday – Thursday, March 7 – Battle Creek Police received a dispatch report of a shooting victim in the first block of North Union Street. When officers arrived, they found a 30-year-old man who was shot by his right ankle.
LifeCare Ambulance responded. The man was taken to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, and he received treatment for the non-life-threatening injury.
Police found gunshot casings at the scene, and believe the suspect left the area in a black truck or Dodge Durango SUV. Police believe this was a targeted event, and that the public is in no further danger.
Anyone in the area at the time of this event, or who might have information that could help police can contact them at 269-966-3322 or via Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.