Eric Zapata memorial statue vandalized, damaged

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating the destruction of the Eric Zapata memorial statue. 

The statue was vandalized and knocked over last night, according to police. 

Zapata, a 10-year veteran of the KDPS, was shot in an ambush in April 2011 - the first Kalamazoo city officer killed in the line of duty.

Anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects will be awarded $500 by Kalamazoo Silent Observer. 

Contact KDPS at (269) 337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 with any information. 


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