We received the following press release from the Lowell Police Department.
Lowell, Michigan, Feb. 12, 2024 – The Lowell Police Department is encouraging the community to report instances where domestic violence is suspected after a Feb. 10 incident turned deadly.
At 10:23 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, officers responded to a call alleging domestic assault placed by a woman from the Speedway at 1002 W. Main St. The officers met with the woman, whose mobile phone had been destroyed, to take her statement.
The woman told the officers she had been assaulted by a man in a home they shared in the 800 block of W. Main Street. She drove to the Speedway and called police, telling officers the man was intoxicated and alone in the home with weapons. She told the officers she intended to spend the night with a relative in Cedar Springs. The officers finished taking her statement and watched her drive out of town in the direction of Cedar Springs.
The department’s standard protocol is to not make entry into a home when someone is alone, intoxicated and has weapons.
The Lowell Police Department confirmed officers had responded to calls in April and June 2024 for a domestic incident at this home. In both instances, officers responded to the call and knocked on the door, but no one answered. The officers didn’t observe any signs of a disturbance or incident and left the scene.
“We strongly encourage the community to call 911 if they suspect domestic violence,” said Lowell Police Chief Chris Hurst. “In this most recent incident, we are aware of three witnesses who could have called police. Please, if you see something, say something – so that law enforcement can step in and do something.
“We appreciate the support received from multiple agencies who helped in our response. These include Kent County Dispatch, Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Rockford Ambulance, Lowell Area Fire Department and our own Department of Public Works.”
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, know there is help available to you. Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline is a free and confidential resource for victims to call or text 24/7 at 1.866.VOICEDV.
Kent County also offers free supportive services. To learn more, visit the Domestic Violence Community Coordinated Response Team website. ‘
The Kent County Sherriff’s Office also issued the following bulletin on Feb. 11.
At approximately 3:55 a.m., a passing ambulance crew discovered a small SUV off the roadway near 800 W Main St SE. They stopped to check the vehicle and found it unoccupied, but observed signs indicating that an occupant may have been injured inside. A preliminary investigation determined that the vehicle was connected to a domestic disturbance at a nearby residence earlier in the night involving a 25-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man.
Lowell Police and the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence. With some additional details and upon learning that occupants were inside, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Team made entry, where they located a woman with injuries requiring medical attention. She was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Additionally, a man was found deceased inside the home.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is leading the investigation. At this time, there is no active threat to the community. Based on preliminary findings, this appears to be an isolated incident between the two individuals involved; however, the investigation remains ongoing.
We understand this is a difficult and concerning situation for the community. Please know that the Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Lowell Police Department are fully committed to investigating this incident thoroughly and ensuring the safety of residents. We ask anyone with information, no matter how small, contact us and report it.
If you have information that could help to move the investigation forward, please call the KCSO at 616-632-6125, or call Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 to report information safely and anonymously.
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