Early Saturday Shooting Sends 31-Year-Old Man to Hospital After Shot in Leg

*OSHTemo TOWNSHIP, Mich.* — A woman was taken into custody early Saturday morning after deputies found a 31-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg at an apartment building in the 700 block of Butterfly Road. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office said the incident occurred around 4:55 a.m., and the suspect, a 41-year-old woman, was taken into custody without incident.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to law enforcement officials. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office at (269) 383-8748 or the Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

Deputies Respond to Call About Shooting at Multi-Unit Building

When Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at the apartment complex on Butterfly Road, they found the 31-year-old victim had been shot in the leg. The suspect, a 41-year-old woman, was detained at the scene without any reported issues.

KCSO officials released the following details about the incident:

"A man was hospitalized and a woman was taken into custody after a shooting in Oshtemo Township early Saturday morning. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office said around 4:55 a.m., deputies responded to an apartment in the 700 block of Butterfly Road for a report of a shooting."

Victim Transported with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

According to law enforcement, the 31-year-old man was taken to a local hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to his leg. Officials confirmed the victim's injuries are not life-threatening.

The suspect, a 41-year-old woman, was also found at the scene and taken into custody without any reported complications. KCSO did not immediately disclose the suspect's motive or relationship to the victim.

Community Asked to Remain Vigilant

Oshtemo Township, located in southwest Michigan in Kalamazoo County, is roughly halfway between Chicago and Detroit. The township benefits from excellent regional access, with US-131 running north-south along its eastern edge. Just north of Interstate 94, the township has seen residential and commercial development in recent years.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact:

  • Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office: (269) 383-8748
  • Silent Observer: (269) 343-2100

Investigation Underway

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials have not yet released the suspect's name or additional details about the incident.

Police are working to determine if this is an isolated incident or part of a broader pattern of criminal activity in the area. The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement officials are reviewing all available evidence.

What to Watch For

Residents in the area are being asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Sources

  • WZZM-13, "Man hurt, woman in custody after Oshtemo Township shooting" — https://wzzm13.com/article/news/local/oshtemo-township-shooting/69-70206bc5-ebac-4bd2-b19e-5c5bd2b180c2
  • WKZO, "Woman arrested in Oshtemo Township shooting early Saturday" — https://wkzo.com/2026/04/04/911395/
  • WWMT, "Woman arrested after shooting in Oshtemo Township hospitalizes one" — https://wwmt.com/news/local/woman-arrested-after-shooting-in-oshtemo-township-hospitalizes-one-butterfly-road-kalamazoo-county-sheriff
  • FOX 17, "Deputies investigate Oshtemo Township apartment shooting" — https://fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/deputies-investigate-oshtemo-township-apartment-shooting
  • MLive, "Oshtemo Township shooting leaves man hospitalized, woman arrested" — https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/04/oshtemo-township-shooting-leaves-man-hospitalized-woman-arrested.html