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🌱 Patch AM: What we know about this week’s two deadly Kalamazoo shootings
Spotted on the Kalamazoo calendar: Aging in Place - Designing Independence Lecture
Cheers Kalamazoo! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about this week's two deadly Kalamazoo shootings
- See what the new police video reveals about the July deputy shooting.
- Kalamazoo man seriously hurt in early-morning crash on M-43
Also on today's calendar: KPS General Information Session and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Patrick M.!
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 63, low: 37.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two men face murder charges in separate but related shooting deaths in Kalamazoo this week (wtvbam.com) — Kalamazoo residents are learning more about two deadly shootings this week, as two men were denied bond and arraigned on open murder and related weapons charges in the deaths of Amaure' Harris and Latraysa Brown. Police say one killing appears to have been retaliation for the other, and investigators stress that both women were targeted in their own homes despite not being involved in the underlying conflicts. 
• New video shows struggle before deputy shot, cruiser stolen in Kalamazoo County chase (mlive.com) — A July 17 traffic call in Richland Township turned violent when a Kalamazoo County sheriff's deputy was shot in the leg and his cruiser stolen, sparking a high‑speed chase that ended in a crash near Kalamazoo's I‑94 business loop and Lake Street. Newly released police video shows the tense struggle, pursuit through multiple county jurisdictions, and the moments leading to the suspect's arrest and serious felony charges.
• Kalamazoo man hospitalized after two-vehicle crash on M-43 (wwmt.com) — A 31-year-old Kalamazoo man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after crossing the center line on M-43 in Almena Township early Friday and striking a delivery truck, closing the highway in both directions. He was extricated by Paw Paw firefighters and taken to a hospital, while the truck driver was unhurt and alcohol is not believed to be involved.
📸 Around Kalamazoo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kalamazoo
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★ Featured events ★
- Aging in Place - Designing Independence Lecture →
Sangren Hall Visitor Parking, 999 Rankin Avenue, Kalamazoo
5:30 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Downtown Business Community Townhall →
The Catalyst Center, 180 E Water Street, Kalamazoo
2:00 pm - KPS General Information Session →
West Main Professional Development Center, 1627 W Main St, Kalamazoo
6:00 pm - OutFront Grief Circle →
OutFront Kalamazoo, 1020 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo
6:30 pm - Teen Book Arts Fall Mini: Casebound Journal →
Kalamazoo MI - Grief Connection (In person) →
Oshtemo Community Center, 6407 Parkview, Kalamazoo
9:30 am - Parent Loss Monthly Group →
Centrica Care Navigators, 7100 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo
5:15 pm - Beats on Bates →
Bates Alley, Kalamazoo
5:30 pm - Custom Cowboy Hat Bar →
The Vine Barn, 311 Wall Street, Kalamazoo
5:30 pm - What Sharp Teeth & Blunder Bus Improv Comedy →
Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, 315 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
7:30 pm - Kleinstuck Trail Walk →
Kalamazoo MI - Kalamazoo Farmer's Market →
Kalamazoo Farmers Market, 1204 Bank Street, Kalamazoo
7:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lula please send me a message.
You were looking for a microwave for your newest neighbor? (Nextdoor Edison) - I'm looking for a company that can make 1 kitchen cabinet door look new again !
It broke from the seem and we already tried wood glue w/out success -please PM me . I appreciate any and all suggestions. (Nextdoor West J Avenue)
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
- Teamwork Online posted a job opening for SponsorUniversity Regional Scout in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portage
- 6 candidates compete for 3 seats on Portage Board of Education (mlive.com)
- Raising Cane's sets opening date for second Grand Rapids-area location (mlive.com)
- HS Football: Chargers blank East Jackson, Sacred Heart spoils Quincy's Homecoming (wtvbam.com)
Galesburg
- Freedom Truck (legalnews.com)
Ok Kalamazoo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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