GRPD: Woman charged with attempted murder in shooting

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Police say a woman has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting on Grand Rapids’ West Side left a man in critical condition.

Janai Battles, 34, has been charged with assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department.

Friday afternoon, shots were heard near 7th Street NW and Broadway Avenue NW. Responding officers didn’t find a victim, but just minutes later, a man arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds, police said.

Investigators have not said what led up to the shooting, but GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom previously said it was believed to be a targeted incident and vehicles were believed to be involved.

As of Wednesday, the victim remained hospitalized in critical condition, according to GRPD.

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