A man was shot in Grand Rapids late Saturday night, and a suspect is in custody, according to police. The victim, described as a man in his 40s, arrived at a hospital just before midnight and is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting
The Grand Rapids Police Department said officers believe the shooting happened in the area of Sheldon Avenue and Cherry Street on the city's southeast side. FOX 17 reported the shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. The victim was transported to the hospital by two other people, and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, investigators said.
The response
Officers responding to the hospital were able to locate the scene of the shooting, and investigators have a person in custody, according to GRPD. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not released details on what led to the shooting or any charges. Anyone with information is asked to call the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-3400.
One of several weekend shootings
The shooting was one of at least two gunfire incidents in Grand Rapids on Saturday night. Earlier in the evening, around 8:20 p.m., a man with two gunshot wounds to his extremities drove himself to a hospital after a shooting near Eastern Avenue SE and Burton Street SE, WOOD TV reported; police said that victim's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening and that no suspect was in custody in that case.
What's next
GRPD has not identified the person in custody or announced formal charges. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and process evidence, and additional details are expected as the investigation develops.
