Crime & Safety

4 Dead In Kent County Shooting, No Threat To Public: Reports

Multiple victims were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds in Kent County on Monday, sources state.

SOLON TOWNSHIP — At least four people were found shot dead in Kent County on Monday afternoon, according to reports.

The victims in the apparent shooting were found dead in a home 19 Mile Road, just northwest of Cedar Springs, according to WoodTV. Children are reportedly among the victims.

It's not yet clear what led to the incident. It's not believed that there is an active threat to the local community.

Find out what's happening in Grand Rapidsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

"At this point, there’s no information that there is" a public safety issue, a Kent County Sheriff's Office spokesperson told MLive.

Officials have blocked off 19 Mile Road as the investigation continues.

Find out what's happening in Grand Rapidsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Patch file photo

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Grand Rapids