Police investigate fatal shooting in Muskegon Heights

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Thursday in Muskegon Heights.

Both Muskegon Heights police and Michigan State Police were at a roped-off crime scene in the area of Jefferson St. and W. Maplewood Ave. Thursday night.

Muskegon Heights Police Chief Joseph Thomas Jr. confirmed to 24 Hour News 8 that there was a shooting, but would not elaborate with details. However, a 24 Hour News 8 crew witnessed a medical examiner removing a body from a home at the scene.

Friday, investigators told 24 Hour News 8 that the shooting was not random and authorities are searching for two persons of interests.

Just before 11:30 p.m., the scene of the shooting had cleared.

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