Kalamazoo Public Safety is actively searching for a suspect following a shooting incident that occurred on Monday afternoon, October 27, 2026. The incident took place around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of East Stockbridge Avenue and Bank Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Upon arrival, officers discovered an 18-year-old male victim lying in a front yard with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently reported to be in stable condition. Witnesses present at the scene reported observing a suspect flee the area in a black van. Preliminary investigations by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety suggest that the victim and the suspect were acquainted and had engaged in an argument prior to the shooting. Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement, the suspect remains at large. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any information that could assist in the identification or location of the individual responsible for the shooting. The Criminal Investigations Division is leading the inquiry and has established a dedicated tip line for community assistance. Residents or anyone with knowledge regarding the suspect, the black van, or the events leading up to the shooting are asked to contact the Kalamazoo Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division at (269) 337-8139. This case is currently under active investigation, and police are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the altercation and the subsequent shooting. The public is reminded that any information, no matter how small, could be crucial in bringing the suspect to justice and ensuring the safety of the community.