Kalamazoo police seek information about deadly shooting

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are asking the public for information about a shooting that left a man dead early Saturday.

Just after 4 a.m., a white GMC SUV was turning onto Westnedge Avenue from Florence Street when it was hit by gunfire.

The driver, 20-year-old Ladarius Jaheel Clay, was shot in the torso and later died at the hospital.

A passenger was hit in the leg, but the injury was considered not life-threatening, KDPS said.

Officers are looking for the shooter. KDPS said that it is following several leads and does not believe there is a threat to the public.

KDPS is working to investigate and is asking for the community’s help. Anyone with information should contact KDPS Criminal Investigations Division at 269.337.8139 or Silent Observer at 269.343.2100.

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