KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say the suspect wanted in connection to two homicides in two counties is in custody.
Zachary Michael Patten, 32, turned himself into police in South Bend, Indiana Friday, according St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough.
It’s unknown when Patten will brought back to Michigan because it depends on if he waives extradition.
BYSTANDER SHOT, KILLED IN KZOO MOBILE HOME PARK
The first shooting happened around 9:38 p.m. Thursday at a mobile home park in the 1800 block of Tray Lane in Kalamazoo.
Police said a 31-year-old woman was shot. Officers performed CPR, but she died on scene.
Authorities had said the victim and suspect knew each other, but KDPS Chief Jeff Hadley later told 24 Hour News 8 that she was a bystander. Hadley said the suspect was arguing with a man in the mobile home park at the time of the shooting.
The victim’s husband told 24 Hour News 8 that he believes Patten’s intended target was his wife’s brother. He says his wife’s brother has been involved with one of Patten’s exes.
The victim’s husband said they live next door and other family members live in the house where the shooting happened. The victim and her brother were inside the house when the suspect showed up and began shooting.
POLICE: SUSPECT FATALLY SHOT EX-WIFE’S HUSBAND
The second shooting happened around 10:15 p.m. Thursday at home in the 16000 block of Featherstone Road in Florence Township, south of Three Rivers.
Lillywhite said the suspect forced his way into the home, got into a struggle with the victim and shot him. The victim was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
KDPS Chief Hadley told 24 Hour News 8 that the victim is believed to be the husband of Patten’s ex-wife.
According to a neighbor, Patten’s ex-wife is expecting her first child with the victim, who was described as an involved stepfather. The neighbor told 24 Hour News 8 that three children lived at the house.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269.337.8994 or Silent Observer at 269.343.2100.