PARCHMENT, Mich. — A 21-year-old man has died following a shooting early Sunday morning in Parchment, located just north of Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Township Police Department responded to the scene around 1 a.m. after receiving reports of shots fired at a large gathering near Shoppers Lane, Commerce Lane, and South Riverview Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a man who had sustained gunshot wounds. Emergency responders quickly administered first aid before transporting the victim to the hospital. Despite efforts to save him, the man later died from his injuries. The victim has been identified as Xzavier D. Harris, 21, according to police.
Authorities believe the shooting was targeted, suggesting that the victim and the shooter were acquainted. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Kalamazoo Township Police Department at 269-488-8911, or anonymously through Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
This tragic event is the latest in a series of incidents that have raised concerns about gun violence in the area. Authorities are committed to determining the cause of the shooting and ensuring that justice is served for Harris and his family.
