BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – At approximately 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, Battle Creek police officers were dispatched to the area just north of Battle Creek Central High School following reports of a disturbance.

According to preliminary information, a verbal altercation occurred between a group of individuals in a vehicle and another group on foot. During the incident, a subject fired an undetermined number of rounds.

One individual was struck and sustained a non-life-threatening injury. The individual was treated and released. No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Battle Creek Police Department at 269-781-0911, or report anonymously through Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.

The Battle Creek Police Department and Battle Creek Public Schools administration will issue a joint statement on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
   

City of Battle Creek Communications Office 10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov www.battlecreekmi.gov