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2 teenagers shot in Kalamazoo, suspect still at large

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Posted at 5:50 PM, Oct 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-13 14:39:57-04

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two teenage boys were hospitalized after a shooting in Kalamazoo on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.

KDPS says the shooting took place in the area of Dutton Street and Pearl Street.

KDPS explains a handful of teens were walking when a man in dark clothes with a ski mask on confronted them, engaging in conversation before the teens were shot.

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The boys are 17 and 15 years old, respectively.

One of them remains hospitalized in critical condition, while the other has been released from the hospital as of Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities say the suspect took off northward from the scene of the shooting and remains at large.

Two teenagers shot in Kalamazoo, video of suspect released

The incident is under investigation.

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