HOLLAND, Mich. — The Holland Department of Public Safety (HDPS) is investigating after two people were shot in Holland Monday evening.
Officers responded to calls of shots fired near Michigan Avenue and 22nd Street just after 8 p.m.
Ottawa County Dispatch reported two gunshot victims were taken to Holland Hospital.
Later in the night, HDPS Captain Robert Buursma told FOX 17 that one of the victims— a 33-year-old woman from Holland— had died.
The other victim— a 34-year-old male from Holland— was transferred to Spectrum Health Butterworth. There is currently no word on his condition.
Police believe that there was some type of altercation in the parking lot of the Moran Park Church. A third person is believed to be the shooter.
The suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic male, about 40 years old, with a dark complexion, and wearing black clothing.
"Obviously, any incident like this is always tragic and concerning, which is why we throw a lot of resources at it," said Captain Buursma. "And we'll do everything that we can to bring justice in this situation."
Anyone with any information on the shooting is asked to contact the Holland Department of Public Safety at (616) 355-1150 or email policetips@cityofholland.com. Tips can also be sent anonymously to Silent Observer at 1-877-887-4536, texting OCMTIP and your message to 274637, or online.
