GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Police Department says officers arrested a man in connection with a shooting that happened on July 8. The man is also the father of a person who died in another recent shooting on July 4.
On Wednesday, 44-year-old Anthony Webb was charged with assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and felon in possession of a firearm.
Police say the shooting happened at Plymouth Avenue NE and Matilda Street NE. Police also said that the shooter took off from the scene and was on the loose.
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GRPD says the victim, a 26-year-old man, was shot several times and is expected to survive.
According to police, Anthony Webb is also the father of 16-year-old Ja'Juan Webb, was fatally shot on Leonard Street in Grand Rapids on July 4, while the teenager was riding his bike with a group of people.
Police have not confirmed if the two incidents are otherwise connected.
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