HOLLAND, Mich. — A shooting suspect was charged after an hours-long search in Holland Friday, according to police.
The shooting happened outside an apartment building in the 1000 block of Abbey Court around 3 a.m. Friday, police say. When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect was seen fleeing the area.
The victim was located inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds. Police attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead.
Officers and deputies from multiple agencies established a perimeter and searched for the suspect for several hours, saying he should be considered armed and dangerous. K-9 units and drones were used in these efforts.
A call to dispatch helped police locate the suspect in the area of 12th Street and Dartmouth Avenue. He was taken into custody without incident around 8:30 a.m.
The suspect is charged with Open Murder and Felony Firearms. He is lodged at Ottawa County jail without bond and is expected to be arraigned Monday.
The victim has not been identified by authorities yet.
It is believed the shooting was not random, and that the victim knew the suspect, according to police. Neither the victim or the suspect lived in the apartment complex.
Residents in the area of Abbey Court and Stratford Way were asked to shelter in place during the search. Holland Heights Elementary, which is near Abbey Court, started late as a precaution.
Police say the investigation is still underway.
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