Two Injured in Shooting Outside Meridian Mall in Okemos, Michigan: Suspect Search Underway as Police Investigate Incident Near Dick’s Sporting Goods
On the afternoon of Friday, May 30, 2025, a shooting occurred in the parking lot outside Dick’s Sporting Goods at Meridian Mall in Okemos, Michigan, resulting in two individuals sustaining gunshot wounds. The incident prompted a swift response from the Meridian Township Police Department and has left the local community seeking answers.
Incident Overview
At approximately 1:25 PM, Meridian Township police received reports of multiple shots fired in the parking area near Dick’s Sporting Goods at Meridian Mall. Upon arrival, officers found that the involved parties had fled the scene. Two individuals were later identified and interviewed at a nearby hospital, where they were receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the shooting .(https://www.wilx.com, FOX 47 News Lansing – Jackson (WSYM), FOX 2 Detroit)
Suspect and Vehicle Descriptions
Authorities are actively seeking information regarding two vehicles believed to be connected to the incident. The first is described as a burgundy-colored sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300 or Toyota Camry, featuring dark-tinted windows and dark-colored rims. The second vehicle is a black sedan, possibly a Chevy Malibu, also with tinted windows .(FOX 47 News Lansing – Jackson (WSYM), https://www.wilx.com)
Public Safety and Ongoing Investigation
Meridian Township Police Chief Rick Grillo has assured the public that there is no ongoing threat, stating that the area has been secured. While the mall remains open, a portion of the parking lot has been cordoned off as a crime scene to facilitate the investigation .(Hoodline, FOX 47 News Lansing – Jackson (WSYM))
The police department is urging anyone with information about the shooting or the vehicles in question to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Meridian Township Police Department at 517.853.4800, or to Detective Sergeant Brian Canen at Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the department’s social media platforms
As the investigation continues, the community remains on alert, hoping for a swift resolution and the apprehension of those responsible for this unsettling act of violence.
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