KENTWOOD, Mich. — A worker at the Dave & Buster's in Kentwood shot a teen who was threatening others with a gun, police revealed.
Officers responded to the Dave & Buster's off of 28th Street on Saturday, March 7 around 8:34 p.m. for a shooting. They found a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound and took a person of interest into custody.
On Monday, investigators said that person is a 22-year-old employee of Dave & Buster's. Information collected by detectives, including witness accounts and videos, shows the 17-year-old boy pointing a gun at several people outside the business.
Some of the videos showed the employee then draw his own pistol and shoot at the teen.
That 22-year-old was interviewed by detectives and released from custody, according to the Kentwood Police Department. Investigators said he is cooperating with them.
The 17-year-old continues to receive treatment in the ICU, per police.
Another person, a 28-year-old man, was arrested in connection to the incident on a charge of illegally carrying a concealed weapon.
In a statement to FOX 17, a spokesperson for Dave & Buster's said the company is aware of the incident and is working with investigators.
Our priority is always the safety of our guests and team members, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the incident Saturday evening outside our Kentwood location. The location is currently open and operating while we continue to work with law enforcement as their investigation continues. Our focus remains on providing a safe, welcoming environment for our guests.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department 616-656-6580, or anonymously through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org.
