Police seek witnesses and video after Battle Creek shooting

Battle Creek Police are asking residents and businesses for help as detectives investigate a shooting that injured a 36-year-old man early Thursday, November 5th, 2026.

Officers responded shortly after midnight to the area of Somerset Avenue and Jordan Street and found the man with a gunshot wound to his lower leg.

The injury was described as non-life-threatening, and LifeCare Ambulance transported him to a Kalamazoo hospital for treatment.

Police said preliminary information indicates shots were fired from a vehicle near Grand Avenue and Somerset Avenue and again near Jordan Street and Somerset Avenue.

Investigators recovered and processed evidence from both intersections.

No suspect was in custody as of Monday, November 9th, and police said they had not identified an additional threat to the public.

Detectives are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area, witnessed the incident or may have residential, business or vehicle-camera footage from Somerset Avenue, Grand Avenue or Jordan Street.

Even a brief recording from before or after the shooting could help investigators identify a vehicle, direction of travel or other details that move the case forward.

Anyone with information can contact the Battle Creek Police Department at 269-781-0911.

Anonymous information can be submitted through Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.

Police are asking people not to post sensitive evidence publicly when it can instead be provided directly to investigators.

Q: When did the Battle Creek shooting occur?

A: Police say it happened shortly after midnight on Thursday, November 5th, 2026.

Q: Where were shots reported?

A: Shots were reported near Grand Avenue and Somerset Avenue and again near Jordan Street and Somerset Avenue.

Q: How can residents provide information?

A: Call Battle Creek Police at 269-781-0911 or submit an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.