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Police: Man dead, teen hurt in Norton Shores shooting

Norton Shores Shooting
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NORTON SHORES, Mich. — A Muskegon man has died and a teen is injured after a shooting in Norton Shores Thursday afternoon.

The deceased victim is identified as Jamarr Tyrece Burse. He was 24.

The Norton Shores Police Department (NSPD) says a car was found in the intersection at Columbia Avenue and Continental Street after responding to reports of shots fired at around 1:20 p.m. A man was found inside the vehicle with a gunshot wound.

We’re told officers administered CPR but were unable to save the victim, who has since been described as a Muskegon-area man in his 20s.

Norton Shores Shooting

NSPD says a second gunshot victim, a male Muskegon teen, was a passenger in the vehicle. Authorities say he ran off to a nearby residence. He was reportedly transported to a nearby hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

Police say the teen's name will not be released.

No arrests have been made. However, police say the suspect, described as a Black man, drove off in a light-colored sedan.

NSPD also says the shooting was a targeted incident, with no reason to believe there is an immediate danger to the public.

Those with knowledge related to the shooting are urged to connect with police at 231-733-2691. Tips may be submitted anonymously to Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.

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