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Published on April 14, 2024
Suspect Arrested Following Fatal Shooting in Grand Rapids, Police Seek Public's AssistanceSource: Google Street View

A man was fatally shot Saturday morning in Grand Rapids, and a suspect has since been arrested, local authorities confirmed. The Grand Rapids Police Department reported the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on the 1100 block of Lafayette Avenue SE. Officers arriving at the scene discovered an adult male with a gunshot wound. Immediate emergency efforts to save the man were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead where he lay, as per the details provided by WZZM 13.

The identity and age of the deceased have not been made public during the ongoing investigation. A man, believed to be connected to the incident, was arrested shortly after a shooting took place. The Grand Rapids Police assured the community that there was no further threat to the public following the apprehension, as noted by MLive.

The Major Case Team of the Grand Rapids Police Department is actively investigating the case. Detectives are currently seeking information from the public. They urge anyone who may know anything related to the shooting to get in contact. Leads can be directed to the Grand Rapids Police at (616) 456-3380 or submitted anonymously at Silent Observer via their phone number, 616-774-2345, or their website, as detailed by FOX 17 News.