Michigan Shooting: Multiple Casualties In Grand Rapids Shooting

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UPDATE: 7:20 a.m. EDT — The person killed in the shooting was a black male in his early 20s, NBC affiliate WOOD TV8 reported, citing Grand Rapids police officials. His identity has not yet been revealed.

Police are yet to release more information about the suspect.

Police aren't identifying the deceased victim yet, but say he's a black male in his early 20's.
— Evan Dean (@_EvanDean) October 9, 2016

Original Story:

One person was killed and at least eight others were injured in a shooting incident that took place early Sunday in the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. In a tweet, the Grand Rapids Police Department said the incident took place in the 1800 block of 28th Street Southeast.

Large police presence - 1800 blk of 28th St SE - Multiple shooting victims. PIO on the way, eta 30 mins. pic.twitter.com/OkErUvxcrO
— Grand Rapids Police (@GrandRapidsPD) October 9, 2016

According to local media reports, the incident took place at 4 a.m. when over 60 people gathered near a shop for a party. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital.

#BREAKING: GRPD confirms one dead in shooting at Clearance Outlet on 28th Street. Male victim killed inside the store. pic.twitter.com/lJoJ44SGNs
— Evan Dean (@_EvanDean) October 9, 2016

The condition of those injured and the identity of the person killed are still not clear. The unknown assailant is yet to be apprehended.

“We’re currently trying to figure out exactly what took place,” Grand Rapids Police Sgt. Terry Dixon reportedly said. “We’re very early on into this incident.”

This is a developing story.

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