The other officer was shot three times, two of the bullets hit his belt and the third bullet hit his leg. Windy. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Gee who was down. Benton Harbor planners frustrated. BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNDU) - Benton Township police have made an arrest after a man was shot and killed late Sunday afternoon. Police developed a suspect, Damion McCarver of Benton Harbor, after interviewing multiple . By: ABC57 News Staff. Gee was reportedly shot twice and, as of Friday, is in stable condition. Officers had been searching for Saffell on home invasion, resisting arrest and other warrants. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A Call for Answers: Police still looking for witnesses in shooting of Brandon and Shae. The man was taken to the hospital and later died of his injuries. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Stay with us as we continue to follow this breaking news story. Drug deal gone bad? Police say a 37-year-old LaPorte man was driving southbound on U.S. 35 while a driver of a Chevrolet was heading northbound shortly before 1:30 a.m. One of the vehicles crossed the center line, causing a head-on crash. High 41F. According to the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety, officers responded to the scene at around 2:53 a.m. A wounded 22-year-old man from Benton Harbor was found in a backyard of 1000. As part of the concert, three speakers shared firsthand accounts of living through volatile time periods, specifically, the womens, civil, and gay rights movements. 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Police say a local woman is dead after being shot and dragged through a Benton Harbor apartment complex. Mental health resources are being made available to anyone in public safety who has been impacted. Anyone with information on the ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Benton Township Township Police Department at 269-925-1135 or via their Facebook page. Wind chills will hover around 30F throughout Monday. Benton Township police were called at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday to the 2700 block of Townline Road on a report of a shooting. BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WOOD) A 32-year-old man is dead after an early Sunday morning shooting in Benton Harbor. Delaney may have been in a previous relationship with the victim, according to the police report. Sergeant Gee who is a combat veteran marine was able to maintain his composure, return fire and try to get to cover. Michael Delaney, 32, of Benton Harbor, has been named a suspect and is still at large as of 2 a.m. Sunday. 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Gee was struck in the left leg. The event was hosted by Michigan Women Forward, a company dedicated to improving the economic and personal well-being of Michigan women and girls. Crime of inebriation? Officers arrested the suspect, a 57-year-old Benton Harbor man, at the scene. BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNDU) - A 30-year-old Benton Harbor woman is dead after a shooting on Saturday at an apartment complex in Benton Township. Some were being treated Thursday at an area hospital for injuries. Copyright 2022 WNDU. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Public File Liaison: Another round was stopped by his bulletproof vest. When they arrived, they found a 40-year-old Benton Harbor man with gunshot wounds. In the shooting, he gets out of the car with that balaclava on," said McGinnis. "There was nothing, although they used caution, there was nothing that led them to believe that he was going to fire on them this time. Stay with 16 News Now on-air and online as we continue to follow this developing story. Autopsies will be performed to determine their exact cause of death. Reginald Gee's body camera shows Gee approaching a vehicle in the driveway and a man armed with a handgun exiting the vehicle from the front passenger side. Reporting it only as a shooting just plays into the anti-gun lobby. Anyone with information about the shooting is still encouraged to contact Benton Township police. In February, Benton Harbor native Gwen Johnson announced shes running to be mayor of the city. Benton Harbor Officer Blake Kinzler was wounded when he went to assist Gee. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story. / CW50 Detroit. ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WOOD) A man was killed and two officers were injured after they exchanged gunfire outside a Benton Harbor house Thursday night. BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - A man is dead and two officers are injured after a shootout overnight in Benton Harbor. Officers from Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety were called to the intersection of Seeley Street and Highland Avenue after hearing complaints about shots fired. BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Benton Harbor. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich. Jon Zimney is the News and Programming Director for News/Talk 95.3 Michiana's News Channel and host of the Fries With That podcast. "He has what is called an extended magazine. A source confirmed to WSBT 22 the subject involved has been identified as Darius Wimberly.Police . They soon stopped chasing him because of unsafe conditions. The wounded were treated at an area hospital. News Sports Counties Business Music USA TODAY Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. Gee. He fled twice from us from Tuesday to Wednesday. Both officers are expected to be okay after being treated at the hospital though they will take some time off to receive counseling and other support. Police say they had been investigating Dustin LeVell Saffell for some time and that he had numerous warrants out for his arrest. 70s return by the weekend. One of the officers was shot in his leg and stomach. Firefighters found the children, ages 3 and 4, inside the burning Benton Harbor home. Officers were called at 2:46 a.m.. Upon arrival, officers said. Benton Harbor Public Safety Director Daniel McGinnis told reporters Friday that Dustin Saffell exchanged gunfire with the officers at about 11:20 p.m. Thursday outside a home in the city. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. Gee returned fire ultimately striking Saffell and killing him. BENTON HARBOR, Mich. Two people are hospitalized following a shooting in Benton Charter Township early Sunday morning. Daniel Autry Jr., 24, was handed a sentence of 50-70 years for the shooting death of Delray Lloyd, 27. Officers spotted Saffells vehicle at a house and attempted to make contact. 53550 Generations Drive South Bend, IN 46635. The video shows Sgt. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says the shooting happened in the 700 block of Highland around 11:18 p.m. Thursday. ORIGINAL STORY: A man was shot and killed inside a convenience store in Berrien County. Shortly after midnight, officers with the Benton Harbor Department of. A 19-year-old man has been killed and six other people were wounded during a shooting at a club and liquor store in southwestern Michigan's Benton Harbor. Gee made contact with Saffell for an outstanding warrant. Autry was found guilty of second-degree murder by a Berrien County jury last December. Instead of stopping, he drove away, leading troopers on a short chase. First published on April 8, 2022 / 2:30 PM. Three suspects wanted for a recent fatal shooting in Benton Harbor have been arrested, according to the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety. Gee and Kinzler were both taken to the hospital for treatment. Police responded to reports of a shooting Saturday around 4:30 a.m.. Nature Therapy of Michiana owner Karen Joy Bouwman earned the $10,000 top prize at the West Michigan WomanUp & Pitch competition. Iron Mountain Daily News. Man arrested in Benton Township homicide investigation, Suspect arrested in decades-old cold case murder of Three Rivers woman, Appeal filed for teen convicted of murdering, molesting 6-year-old girl, Michiana Unsolved: The Homicide of Domenik Briggs, The Ripple Effect we are family 70s hits concert. Police also say Saffell had a history of resisting arrest and being armed. Reginald Gee and Officer Blake Kinzler were shot by the. Upon arrival, officers found one man dead and arrested the other man on multiple charges, including open murder. 2022 Associated Press. "There was also a what we call an OSC officer safety caution file which cautions officers that if you come into contact with him, he has prior drugs in his record, prior assault of police officer, resisting arrest, multiple weapons charges, assault with a dangerous weapon," said McGinnis. Officers were called to the 2700 block of Townline Road around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, where they found the 40-year-old man from Benton Harbor dead from apparent gunshot wounds. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich. Benton Harbor Public Safety Director Daniel McGinnis told reporters Friday that Dustin Saffell exchanged gunfire with the officers about 11:20 p.m. Published: Apr. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. "Fled twice from Michigan State Police. Bottled water remains available in Benton Harbor through pickup or delivery. By the time officers arrived, they found one man wounded. (WNDU) - A 24-year-old Michigan City woman is facing multiple charges after shooting another woman in the arm early Sunday morning .