PORTAGE, Mich. — The Portage Public Safety Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Saturday morning near a large party.
Just after midnight, officers responded to reports of gunshots on Jacamar Court off Mallard Circle near Oakland Drive. When officers arrived, the department said they found a 33-year-old Portage man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Police said they immediately provided first aid before the victim was taken to the hospital. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
About 10 minutes after the initial call, a second victim — 19-year-old Triston Coulter from Kalamazoo — arrived at the hospital by private vehicle, according to Portage Public Safety. Despite lifesaving efforts, he later died from his injuries.
Investigators determined a large party was taking place near the parking lot where the shooting happened. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and a motive has not yet been determined.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Portage Department of Public Safety at 269-329-4567 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
