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1 killed, 1 hurt after shooting in busy Grand Rapids neighborhood

Fatal shooting Division & Fair St SE GR
Posted at 4:40 AM, Mar 09, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-09 13:14:46-05

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A shooting in a busy Grand Rapids neighborhood left one person dead, and another seriously hurt.

Police tell FOX 17 they heard several shots just after 12:15 Thursday morning. They found one person unresponsive on Division Avenue, near My Place Bar, and learned of another victim who went to the hospital on their own.

Despite life-saving measures, the person at the scene died soon after. The person at the hospital suffered several gunshot wounds. Police say they are in critical condition but seem to be improving.

The GRPD chief told FOX 17 there were a concerning number of shell casings found in the area.

Lauren Edwards gives an update on the deadly shooting overnight in Grand Rapids

A usable description of the suspect is not available yet, though Grand Rapids police say they'll update us as soon as they can.