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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE 
 
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING SHOOTING INCIDENT WITH INJURED PARTIES AT THE FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP VFW.    
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Saturday, May 9, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Fruitport Township Police Department responded to the Fruitport VFW, located at 5201 Airline Highway in Fruitport, Michigan, following reports that a subject had been struck by a vehicle in the roadway. While officers were enroute, dispatch information was updated to indicate that a shooting had also occurred at the location.
 
The preliminary investigation indicates that multiple individuals discharged firearms during the incident, striking four people. All four victims were transported to Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
 
In addition, two individuals were struck by vehicles in the roadway during the incident, with one person sustaining serious injuries.
 
A post-prom party was being held at the VFW at the time of the incident. Fruitport Township Public Safety personnel, along with officers from several law enforcement agencies throughout Muskegon County, responded to the scene. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab also assisted with the investigation.
 
The Fruitport Township Police Department continues to actively investigate the incident, including reviewing video evidence from the scene. Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the department.
 
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fruitport Township Police Department and ask for Detective Sergeant Bryan Rypstra or Deputy Chief Greg Poulson at (231) 865-8477, or contact Silent Observer at (231) 722-7463.
 
Authority:  Brian Michelli- Fruitport Twp. Director of Public Safety