GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating a deadly 4th of July shooting on the city’s southeast side.
Officers say the call came in just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday about a shooting on Sycamore Street SE, near Jefferson Avenue SE.
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom told FOX 17 on scene that it is not yet clear what led up to the shooting; however, he said there were hundreds of people gathered in the area for an Independence Day celebration.
He says one man was shot, and he died at the scene.
Chief Winstrom said originally, the victim's family members or friends tried to get him into a car to get him to the hospital, but, "unfortunately, he was beyond help."
Right now, there is no suspect information, nor have police made any arrests; however, Chief Winstrom does not believe that community members are in any immediate danger.
"From the preliminary information that we have right now, we don't think that this is something that, there is a danger right now at large. We have a tremendously large police presence down here right now. We think that it is a safe environment right now," he said.
Chief Winstrom added that the department is asking people to stop shooting off fireworks. "It's the polite thing to do," he said.
Officers are on scene working to interview any potential witnesses.
"We're trying to put it all together," Chief Winstrom said. "As the officers arrived, there were hundreds of people on scene, so there are hundreds of people that potentially have information so whatever information and help we can get from the community is greatly appreciated."
Michigan State Police was also on scene Tuesday night to help with the investigation.
If you were in the area Tuesday night or know anything about this deadly shooting, call GRPD detectives at 616-456-3380 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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