GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened downtown near Heartside Park Wednesday afternoon.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 300 block of Commerce Avenue SW, near Goodrich Street SW, just before 3:30 p.m.
GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom says a woman was shot and killed in a car in a parking lot on Commerce, near Loose Leaf Lofts.
He says a child, likely under ten years old, was found in the car, too. Chief Winstrom says the child did not appear to have any gunshot wounds; however, they were hurt and taken to the hospital to get checked out.
"This is a woman who was killed in the presence of her child. Absolutely shocking and horrifying," Chief Winstrom said. "I'm obviously angry about it. I'm upset about it. And we're going to do everything we can to quickly bring justice for this woman."
Officers do not have any suspect information available at this time and have not made any arrests.
"It's sad. I want to give love, support and prayer to the family because no one should go through that. I don't know how petty the situation or how big the situation, but no one should lose their life in broad daylight in a circumstance like that. Nobody should go out like that, especially with a child. I feel bad thinking about the trauma that comes with that," Chief Winstrom added.
Chief Winstrom says investigators searched the area for a possible suspect and interviewed dozens of witnesses; however, they do not believe there is any danger to the public.
If you have any information about this deadly shooting, call the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-3380 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
