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The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cleared the scene early Sunday morning after searching for a suspect who fired at officers; however, the department says they did not yet find the suspect.
On Monday, KDPS released body camera footage of the incident, showing the moments in which the suspects fired at the officers.
Officers responded to a robbery in the 2100 block of South Burdick Street around 8 p.m. Saturday.
KDPS released these surveillance photos of the suspect, who is accused of walking into a business while armed with a rifle:
KDPS says the suspect demanded money and started shooting at the clerk and a customer.
Officers found the suspect's vehicle minutes later, driving south on S. Burdick.
They say he crashed the vehicle, got out and took off.
When officers tried to approach to suspect, they say he opened fire on the patrol car.
KDPS released body cam video of the shootout on Monday:
During a brief chase, the suspect continued to fire at the officers before getting away.
Officers recovered one weapon Saturday night, but, as of Sunday afternoon, they have not made any arrests.
KDPS released more pictures on Sunday, after finding several pieces of evidence, including a black mask:
KDPS also released surveillance footage pictures of the suspect after they believe he took off layers of clothing:
On Monday, KDPS posted new details about the suspect. He is described as a Hispanic male, possibly in his 30's. KDPS also said that the man was muscular in shape, which could make him seem younger than he is.
KDPS said the man appeared to be 5'9 and 190 lbs.
If you have any information, call the Criminal Investigations Division at (269) 337-8139, Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 or Kalamazoo Consolidated Dispatch Authority at (269) 488-8911.
