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Tragic Early Morning Shooting in Parchment Leaves Young Kalamazoo Man Dead, Suspect Known to Victim

PARCHMENT, Mich. – A local man lost his life early Sunday morning when a social gathering turned violent in this small Michigan community. Authorities said 21-year-old Xzavier D. Harris was fatally shot and later succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. The incident, which police are calling a “targeted event,” occurred around 1 a.m. in the 700 block of Shoppers Lane. Kalamazoo Township Police were quick to respond after receiving calls about gunfire erupting …

Fatal Fentanyl-laced Cocaine Distribution Leads to Charges in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Two individuals have recently been charged in connection with a series of overdoses that resulted in the deaths of six people and the hospitalization of ten others in Kalamazoo. The charges date back to an incident that occurred in April 2023 when the accused men allegedly distributed fentanyl-laced cocaine, leading to multiple fatalities and hospitalizations within a span of two days. One of the arrested individuals, James Smith, also known as Yola, …

Shooting Tragedy: Man Killed by Stray Bullet in Kalamazoo Apartment

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A tragic incident unfolded on the northside of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where 53-year-old Mark Jackson from New Baltimore lost his life due to a stray bullet hitting his apartment door. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety reported that the shooting occurred on the night of Tuesday, April 10th, 2024. Authorities were alerted to the scene on Interfaith Boulevard near Woodward Avenue following reports of gunfire around 10:25 p.m. Upon arrival, they encountered a …

Thriller “He Went That Way” with Kalamazoo Connections Premieres at Downtown Cinemas

KALAMAZOO, MI – A thrilling film with strong ties to Kalamazoo is set to premiere at the city’s newest movie theater, KP Cinemas, until Friday, January 12th. The movie, “He Went That Way,” will have a limited theatrical release in just 25 theaters across the U.S., before becoming available on streaming services like Apple TV and Amazon Prime. The story behind the film is based on the book “Luke Karamazov” by Kalamazoo College Professor Emeritus …