BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek Police are investigating shots fired near Battle Creek Central High School downtown today, Tuesday, May 7.
Police were called at 1:37 p.m. to a report of shots heard in downtown Battle Creek. Their initial investigation found that someone in a SUV fired multiple gunshots at a second vehicle. A 55-year-old man drove the second vehicle, and his 20-year-old son was a passenger.
The shooter’s vehicle drove behind the target vehicle on West Van Buren Street at the time of the shooting. One of the shots struck the target vehicle.
All schools in the area were placed on lockdown for about 40 minutes while police investigated.
Police believe this was a targeted case, and that there is no longer a danger to the community.
No one was injured during this situation, and police continue to investigate.
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