The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is actively searching for a suspect following a shooting incident that left a 15-year-old boy injured. The incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2026, at the Candlewyck Apartments, a residential complex located in southern Kalamazoo, Michigan. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the teenage victim had been shot in the leg. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. While the severity of the injuries has not been explicitly detailed, the victim is receiving care. Police have interviewed the 15-year-old victim and several witnesses to gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. However, authorities have released limited details about the suspect, noting that the events leading up to the incident remain under active investigation. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately between the ages of 15 and 20 years old. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the identity of the suspect to come forward. Members of the public are asked to contact the KDPS Criminal Investigations Division directly at 269-337-8139 to speak with a detective. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer program by calling 269-343-2100 or by visiting their online portal. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of community assistance in identifying the individual responsible for this violent act.