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Suspect in custody after woman shot in the face during domestic dispute

The victim was taken to the hospital and police said her injuries appear to be non-life threatening.

Deputies said an armed suspect has been taken into custody after a woman was shot in the face Wednesday. 

The incident happened in the 500 block of 136th Avenue in Holland Township around 3:10 p.m.

When officers arrived on scene the department said deputies could hear an argument and someone yell about weapons. 

Deputies made entry into the apartment after shots were fired. They found a 29-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her face. At this same time, the suspect jumped from a second-story balcony and ran into a wooded area. 

The victim was taken to the hospital and police said her injuries appear to be non-life threatening.

The suspect was located after about an hour and taken into custody. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries. A firearm was recovered by investigators and it is believed to have been used in this crime. 

Police said three children were also in the apartment at the time of the shooting. The children were not injured and have been placed in the care of other family members.  

The two adults involved were previously in relationship, according to the department.

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect involved as 31-year-old Willie Thomas Riley. Riley has not been charged with any crimes as of Wednesday night. Charges will be announced after a meeting with the county prosecutor. 

Earlier in the day, the sheriff's department asked neighbors to stay inside during the investigation. The scene is now safe. 

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