OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a critical incident Saturday afternoon in Holland were a woman was injured while a child was inside an apartment. The suspect has been identified.
The incident happened around noon at 13733 Westwood Lane when deputies responded to a call that a woman was assaulted with a firearm and knife.
Investigators say that an 18-year-old woman had been in a domestic relationship with the suspect, and was able to escape the apartment to call for help. Authorities say she sustained minor injuries.
A Critical Response Team and crisis negotiators attempted to make contact with the suspect, but when the apartment was searched, neither he nor the 18-month-old child was located.
The child was eventually found with the family of the suspect unharmed, and has since been reunited with her mother.
Deputies say the suspect is still at large. He has been identified as 19-year-old Xavier Pierre Rose from Holland.
Rose is described as an African American with short curly hair and light facial hair. He stands at 5'8" and weighs between 180-200 lbs.
Authorities believe he could still be armed, so if you see him, do not approach.
Neighbors in nearby apartments can now return home after being evacuated, and others can drive through the area. Deputies will remain on the scene until further notice.
If you have any information, contact the Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or mosotips.com.
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