GENEVA TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – UPDATE – 5:00 p.m. – Michigan State Police troopers have announced that the barricaded gunman in Geneva Township, Van Buren County, has surrendered.
No further details were made available, but police said more information would be released at a later time.
— Original Story —
Monday afternoon, Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers in Southwest Michigan responded to an incident involving a barricaded gunman in Geneva Township, located in Van Buren County.
According to a Twitter post sent just before 2:30 p.m., the incident occurred in the 15000 Block of Country Road 681.
A male suspect is said to have shot at a vehicle in a yard near two people, after which he retreated to a home and barricaded himself inside.
There have been no injuries reported.
MSP are asking residents to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
This is an ongoing situation and will be updated as more details become available.
MSP E.S. Team on scene in 15000 block CR 681, Van Buren, Geneva twp. Male shot at veh in area of 2 subjects in yard. Suspect retreated in house and considered barricaded gunman. No injuries reported. Please stay away from scene until further notice. Follow me here for updates. pic.twitter.com/GcDb6LOIGu
— MSPSouthwestMI (@MspSouthwestMI) September 20, 2021
