UPDATE: Man in custody after shooting gun, barricading himself in camper; US-31 to reopen
An hours-long standoff in Holland Township ended Wednesday evening safely after a suspect who reportedly fired multiple gunshots from inside a camper was taken into custody.
HOLLAND TWP. — An hours-long standoff in Holland Township ended Wednesday evening safely after a suspect who reportedly fired multiple gunshots from inside a camper was taken into custody.
The adult male suspect was arrested around 6:05 p.m. by members of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Critical Response Team. He is expected to be lodged at the Ottawa County Jail, with his identity withheld pending formal charges and arraignment.
The incident began around 3:20 p.m. when deputies responded to reports of gunfire near 12850 Ransom Street. Another individual was in the immediate area when the shots were fired but was not struck. Authorities confirmed no injuries were reported during the incident.
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Crisis negotiators and deputies established a perimeter and worked to make contact with the barricaded man.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office and the Holland Department of Public Safety provided additional equipment and support at the scene.
The response prompted a major traffic disruption, forcing the closure of US-31 in both directions between New Holland Street and Quincy Street. Officials expect US-31 and surrounding roadways to reopen shortly.
— Submitted by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. To submit a news tip, email newsroom@ottawanewsnetwork.org.
