Two Teenagers Hospitalized After Shooting in Richland's Northside Neighborhood

Two teenagers were hospitalized after a shooting in Richland's Northside neighborhood on Tuesday evening. Police are investigating.

David Mitchell|Wednesday, May 6, 2026|1 min read|3 sources cited

Two teenagers were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting in Richland's Northside neighborhood on Tuesday evening.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded around 6 p.m. to shots fired on North Park Street near Hopkins Street.

Police found a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his lower back. Life EMS took him to Bronson Hospital.

Police then found a 14-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to one of his forearms. Life EMS took him to Beacon Health System.

The two boys were shot in the backyard of a home in the 1700 block of North Park Street.

No suspect information is available and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact KDPS detectives at 269-337-8120. Tips may also be shared anonymously with Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

According to KDPS, the injuries are not life threatening at this time.

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