Four Arrested After Gel Blaster Attack and Robbery in Pennfield Township

Four suspects are in custody following an assault and robbery in Pennfield Township early Thursday morning. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office responded to Northeast Capital Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. on April 9, 2026, for a report of a shooting victim.

Deputies found a man in a parking lot who had been attacked by three male subjects who exited a light-colored SUV. The assailants fired an Orbeez-style gel blaster at the victim, physically assaulted him, and stole his phone before fleeing the scene.

Incident Details:

• Location: Northeast Capital Avenue, Pennfield Township, Calhoun County, Michigan
• Date: April 9, 2026, approximately 12:30 a.m.
• Victim condition: Transported to hospital for treatment of injuries
• Suspects: Four people detained — 21-year-old woman, two 19-year-old men, and 20-year-old man
• Charges: Robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon, concealed weapon violation

A CCSO deputy later spotted a vehicle matching the description near Emmett Street and Fremont Street in Battle Creek. The SUV pulled into a residence, and deputies made contact with four occupants.

The subjects confirmed that gel blasters were in the vehicle. All four were detained without incident. A search of the SUV yielded a .40 caliber Glock handgun under a seat and gel pellets consistent with evidence found at the crime scene.

Video surveillance from a nearby business confirmed the involvement of the detained subjects. The victim's stolen phone was also recovered from the vehicle.

All four suspects were lodged in the Calhoun County Jail. Names are being withheld pending arraignment. The investigation continues as prosecutors review charges related to robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon, and concealed weapon violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened during the Pennfield Township assault and robbery?
A: Four suspects in an SUV attacked a man on Northeast Capital Avenue, shooting him with a gel blaster, beating him, and stealing his phone. The incident occurred early on April 9, 2026.

Q: Who were the suspects arrested in the Pennfield Township gel blaster attack?
A: Calhoun County Sheriff's Office arrested four people: a 21-year-old woman, two 19-year-old men, and a 20-year-old man. Their names are being withheld pending arraignment.

Q: What charges do the Pennfield Township robbery suspects face?
A: The suspects face charges including robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon, and a concealed weapon violation for the .40 caliber Glock handgun found in their vehicle.