Kalamazoo Showers KDPS with Support in the Wake of Downtown Shooting

KDPS responded swiftly and ended a situation that could have escalated. Citizens were also quick to show support for brave law enforcement personnel.

A frightening downtown Kalamazoo incident left the suspect dead and a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer injured on March 12. Credit a bullet-proof vest and putting into practice the extensive training officers receive to the situation not escalating.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety shared their gratefulness on the KDPS Facebook page:

KDPS is very thankful for the outpouring of community support after today's incident. We ask for patience as we continue this investigation as we aim to be as transparent as possible as the investigation progresses. Above all, we are truly grateful that our officer is going to be okay and for all of the brave men and women who worked tirelessly to resolve this incident. Their heroic actions on a daily basis do not go unnoticed.

Kalamazoo residents were quick to add their kudos for a job well done.

• One hell of a rookie you guys got there. Thankyou for fighting the good fight and protecting the people of Kalamazoo.
• Thank you for all you do, KDPS! ❤️
• 💪🇺🇸. Top notch gun fighting and lives were saved because of it.
• This is a sad situation for all involved. Thankful the police officers are safe. Sorry for the family.
• Thank you KDPS for your bravery and hard work. I am very relieved that the officers, other Biomet employees and clients are ok. ❤️
• 💙 your bravery does not go unnoticed!! Thank you KDPS!!!
• Much love and prayers! So happy all officers went home. Thank you KDPS!
• Thank you KDPS for all you do to keep us safe. So glad all officers are going home to there families tonight.
• God Bless and keep safe all the Brothers & Sisters of all EMS in our community. We are grateful for the safety of all involved and pray for the officers recovery to be a speedy one. 💙🇺🇸❤️