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Posted on: August 21, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 21, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Battle Creek police respond to report of shots fired on Freedom Lane Wednesday, Aug. 20, afternoon

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City of Battle Creek News Release - Have a tip for the BCPD? Call silent observer at 269-964-3888

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Battle Creek police responded to a report of shots fired on Freedom Lane yesterday, Wednesday, Aug. 20, afternoon.

The Battle Creek Police Department dispatched officers to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Freedom Lane, shortly after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Upon their arrival, officers located three shell casings and one spent bullet in a nearby parking lot. There were no injuries reported; however, the rear window was shot out of an SUV that was parked in the parking lot during the shooting incident.

Police believe that this was a targeted shooting incident and that the general public is not in danger.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the BCPD at, 269-781-0911, or submit an anonymous tip through Silent Observer at, 269-964-3888.

City of Battle Creek Communications Office

10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014

(269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov

www.battlecreekmi.gov

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