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Suspect identified, charged after fatal shooting at Wyoming Walmart

Wyoming Police confirmed to 13 On Your Side the pair knew each other and are involved in a family-type situation. They had a disagreement prior to to the shooting.

WYOMING, Mich. — Wyoming police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead at a Walmart on 54th Street and Division Avenue.

Police say the shooting happened in the parking lot around 5:30 p.m. Monday. The victim is identified as a 29-year-old LaVail Dwayne Walker from Grand Rapids. It is believed that the victim was shot while inside a vehicle.

Witnesses say the suspect, who is now in custody, fled the scene in a vehicle after the shooting. Police say witnesses provided a suspect description and he was located in his vehicle at a home in Grand Rapids shortly after. 

The suspect has been charged with the following: 

  • One count of Open Murder 
  • One count of Felony Firearm 
  • One count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon. 

The suspect is expected to be arraigned Thursday in the 62A District Court. He is being held without bond at the Kent County Jail.

Wyoming Police Chief Kim Koster confirmed to 13 On Your Side the pair knew each other and are involved in a family-type situation. They had a disagreement prior to the fatal shooting.

Investigation is still underway. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Wyoming Police at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345; 1-866-774-2345; or https://www.silentobserver.org

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