10/31/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 12:21
Nature of Incident:
Homicide Investigation
Incident #:
24013323
Date & Time:
October 31, 2024 at approximately 0515 hours
Location:
Sister Lakes area, Keeler Township, Van Buren County, MI
Suspect:
23 year old male from Benton Harbor (name being withheld pending arraignment)
Victim:
55 year old female from Sister Lakes (name being withheld at this time)
Narrative:
Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that on the above date and time, deputies responded to a report of a breaking and entering in progress at a residence in Sister Lakes. Upon their arrival, an unresponsive female was located at the residence. Life saving measures were taken to try to save the female, but she succumbed to her injuries. The suspect was located nearby and taken into custody. No further information is being released at this time as the investigation is ongoing. An update will be sent out as more information is able to be released.