Crime & Safety
Calhoun County, MI Shooting: 21-Year-Old Woman Dies After Party
Battle Creek, MI – A 21 year old Battle Creek woman was fatally shot at a party early Saturday, and an 18 year old man who authorities say was at the gathering has been arrested on weapons offenses.
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-10-03T21:33:14.460Z
Battle Creek, MI – A 21 year old Battle Creek woman was fatally shot at a party early Saturday, and an 18 year old man who authorities say was at the gathering has been arrested on weapons offenses.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 4200 block of West Dickman Road at approximately 2:50 a.m. Saturday after receiving a report of a shooting victim at a party.
When deputies arrived, they found the 21 year old woman unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, authorities said.
Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures before transporting her to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was later pronounced dead.
Investigators did not immediately release the woman’s identity.
Later Saturday afternoon, investigators arrested an 18 year old Battle Creek man who had allegedly been present at the party. The sheriff’s office said he was arrested for weapons offenses and lodged at the Calhoun County Jail.
Authorities have not said whether the arrested man allegedly fired the shot that killed the woman. Detectives with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police conducted several interviews, while the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the manner of the woman’s death remained under investigation.
Multiple agencies assisted with the response, including Michigan State Police, Battle Creek police, Springfield firefighters, LifeCare Ambulance and Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Jonathan Pignataro at 269 781 0880 . Anonymous tips can be submitted to Silent Observer at 269 964 3888 .