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Homicide investigation at Battle Creek apartment complex

Posted at 2:15 PM, Mar 24, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-24 14:33:09-04

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Police are conducting a homicide investigation at an apartment complex Saturday.

Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker told FOX 17 that officers are investigating a homicide at the River Apartments, located at 85 Stringham Road on the city’s northwest side.

The death occurred at 8:12 a.m. Saturday when a 22-year-old Battle Creek man was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound.

Detectives said they believe this was a targeted assault and the public is not in any further danger.

Anybody with any information is being asked to contact Battle Creek Police at (269) 781-0911 or Silent Observer at (269) 964-3888.