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Man arraigned after 4 injured in shooting near GVSU

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ALLENDALE, Mich. — A man is in custody and facing charges, after the wrap-up to an investigation into a shooting at Canvas Apartments in Allendale.

DeJarion Blackshire, of Muskegon Heights, was arraigned today in the 58th District Court.

He was officially charged with Assault with Intent to Murder and Felony Firearm.

Bond was set at $500,000 cash or surety.

Blackshire is currently in custody at the Ottawa County Jail

Since September 18, when gunshots sent four people to the hospital, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office say they have been looking for more details. On Tuesday, they issued a warrant for and arrested a suspect without incident.

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Deputies say they arrested a 23-year-old man from Muskegon Heights. He is not a student at Grand Valley State University and is not connected to the university, deputies clarified.

He will face charges of assault with intent to murder. He also faces charges related to felony firearm.

Right now, deputies say the man is lodged at the Ottawa County Jail. His name will not be publicized before he is arraigned.

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office continues to work with Grand Valley State University, the Grand Valley Department of Public Safety, and other apartment complexes in Allendale Township.

The case remains under investigation. Deputies say that additional charges are still possible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or mosotips.com