Fatal Shooting Investigation-Fruitport Township

Romedius Street & E Broadway

Updated Monday 3:45PM – FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, MI — Fatal Shooting Investigation

On January 24 at approximately 7:20 p.m., officers with the Fruitport Township Police Department were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of Romedius Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old male from Fruitport who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Due to affiliations between the victim’s family and Fruitport Township, the investigation has been turned over to the Michigan State Police. Fruitport Township Police will continue to assist as requested.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

Update Jan 26 2025

Update: Saturday, January 24, Fruitport Police responded to a residence in the 2900 block of Romedius Road following a report of a juvenile suffering a gunshot wound to the chest.

Michigan State Police were called in to assist with the investigation due to the involvement of a non–public safety township employee associated with the incident.

Investigators determined that juveniles had gained access to a firearm, and one juvenile was in possession of the weapon when a 14-year-old was shot. Despite life-saving efforts, the 14-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives from the Michigan State Police Sixth District Special Investigations Section (SIS) are continuing the investigation. Upon completion, the case will be turned over to the Prosecutor’s Office for review.