# Four shot, two hit by vehicles at post-prom party in Muskegon County, police say

By James Thornton

Michigan Capitol

MUSKEGON, Mich. — Police in Muskegon County, Michigan, are investigating after four people were shot and two others were struck by vehicles at a post-prom party late Saturday.

The Fruitport Township Police Department said it responded to the incident at the Fruitport VFW, located at 5201 Airline Highway in Fruitport, Michigan, around 11:50 p.m. for reports that an individual had been hit by a vehicle in the road. Officers learned that a shooting had occurred in the area while heading to the establishment.

Investigators said multiple individuals discharged firearms at the VFW and that four people were injured as a result. All four were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

According to police, one of the two people hit by vehicles suffered serious injuries.

Officials have yet to disclose further details regarding the incident.

Investigators said they were looking at video from the scene on Sunday.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Fruitport Township Police Department at 231-865-8477 and ask for Detective Sergeant Bryan Rypstra or Deputy Chief Greg Poulson, or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.

What we know so far

  • Location: The Fruitport VFW at 5201 Airline Highway in Fruitport, Michigan
  • Time: Around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday night
  • Casualties: Four people shot, two hit by vehicles
  • Injuries: All four gunshot victims had non-life-threatening injuries; one vehicle victim suffered serious injuries

Police seeking witnesses

The Fruitport Township Police Department is asking for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Investigators said they were looking at video from the scene on Sunday.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Fruitport Township Police Department at 231-865-8477 and ask for Detective Sergeant Bryan Rypstra or Deputy Chief Greg Poulson, or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.

About the area

Fruitport Township is around 36 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Muskegon High School was one of a few Muskegon-area high schools that held prom celebrations Saturday night, including Muskegon Heights High School and North Muskegon High School, district calendars show.