On Tuesday, Dec. 6 at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Mulberry Ave near Q Dr S in Athens Township for a report of a man with a gun.
Initial dispatch information indicated a male had broken into a home, assaulted individuals in the home, fired one shot from a firearm in the house, and then fled in a vehicle. The 911 caller also indicated they had been struck in the head by the butt of the firearm.
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies immediately canvassed the area near the incident location in search of the offender. The victim was able to provide a vehicle description of what the offender was driving. Shortly after, a deputy observed a vehicle matching the description on northbound M-66 near B Dr S. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was detained. The driver was then positively identified as the offender. A vehicle search was conducted, and a black BB pistol was located. Detectives believe the suspect entered through an unlocked door and assaulted the occupants. The male shot a female occupant several times at close range with the BB pistol. The individuals were acquaintances, and this was not a random act.
The two victims at the residence were treated by LifeCare Ambulance paramedics and transported to Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek for further treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The offender is a 22-year-old male from the City of Battle Creek. He has been lodged at the Calhoun County Jail for numerous felony charges related to this case and is awaiting arraignment.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau and CAMJET Evidence Technicians are continuing investigation in this case. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.
