UPDATE: Two dead, three hurt in Saturday shooting in MuskegonΒ
Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a shooting Saturday afternoon in Muskegon, according to the Muskegon Police Department.
Police were called to Jackson Avenue near McLaren Street around 3:15 p.m. following a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found multiple people who had been shot.
According to police, a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 22-year-old woman was taken to the hospital, but was later pronounced dead.
Two 25-year-old men are hospitalized in critical condition. A 4-year-old child was hospitalized with minor injuries, but is expected to be released.
When speaking with FOX 17, family identified the 25-year-old man found dead as Joshua Fondren Jr. His mother says she's heartbroken for the people he leaves behind.
"He has a baby on the way, and he has an eight month old baby. So his baby will never get to see his daddy, ever," Deborah Wyrick told FOX 17.
Watch the video story below: Two dead, three hurt in Saturday shooting in MuskegonMuskegon police say this incident does not appear to be a random act, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.
Police didn't share any information about a suspect.
In a news release Saturday night, the department said that it does not believe there is any threat to the general public, and that the investigation is still very active.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Muskegon Police at (231) 724-6750 or reach out to Silent Observer.