Leetrail Lamont Bible Obituary, Death: Saturday morning murder victim ID’d; KDPS searching for witnesses
Leetrail Lamont Bible Obituary, Death – The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) has identified the man who was fatally shot early on July 5 as 34-year-old Leetrail Lamont Bible, a resident of Kalamazoo.
According to KDPS, the shooting occurred around 3:00 a.m. in the 1200 block of West Paterson Street. Officers were already in the area, monitoring a large crowd, when they heard gunfire and quickly responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, police discovered Bible suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men, ages 29 and 23, were also shot during the incident but sustained injuries to their legs that were not considered life-threatening. Both were taken for medical treatment and are expected to recover.
Authorities reported that at least one firearm was recovered from the scene. Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe multiple guns were fired during the incident, suggesting that more than one shooter may have been involved.
The case remains under active investigation. KDPS is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying those responsible. They emphasized that a large crowd—numbering in the hundreds—was present when the shooting happened, and they are hopeful that someone has information, photos, or videos that could help move the investigation forward.
Investigators are particularly interested in footage from cell phones or surveillance systems that may have captured moments leading up to, during, or after the shooting. They believe this material could be crucial in identifying suspects and understanding how events unfolded.
Anyone who was at the scene or has relevant evidence is urged to contact KDPS or submit information anonymously through local tip lines. Authorities stress that community cooperation is vital in solving this case and ensuring justice for the victim and those affected.
As the investigation continues, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available. The KDPS continues to work diligently to piece together the events of that night and hold those responsible accountable.
