BATTLE CREEK, Mich — A man is dead after being caught in crossfire early Saturday morning.
Battle Creek Police responded to shots fired in the first block of West Northside Drive around 3:50 a.m. on October 26. Officers in the area also reported hearing several shots fired.
23-year-old Elijah Williams, from Battle Creek, was found at the party with gunshot wounds in his torso. He was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
Police interviewed several people at the house party. They said an argument broke out and several men started fighting. Evidence points to at least two people involved in the shooting.
Wednesday, Xavier Kellie-Sims, 22, was charged for the death of Williams. Sims was charged on the counts of open murder and felony firearm. He's being held without bond and is expected to be arraigned on Thursday.
Prior to Sims' charges, he was arrested on Monday night on an unrelated warrant.
There are multiple persons of interest in this shooting. Police have arrested two people on unrelated charges, but they are still looking for one, however, they do know his name, but it is not being released at this time.
The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call Battle Creek Police at (269) 781-0911 or Silent Observer at (269) 964-3888.
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