Pennfield Township, MI – A violent altercation inside a Pennfield Township convenience store Sunday afternoon left an employee with serious injuries, as authorities continue searching for the suspect allegedly responsible.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Sunday around 4:04 p.m. in the 1300 block of Capital Avenue. Deputies were dispatched after reports that two men were involved in a physical altercation inside the store, with a store employee appearing to be involved.
When deputies arrived just minutes later, they located the victim, identified as a store employee, suffering from serious injuries. The victim had sustained a significant laceration to the abdomen. Deputies provided immediate medical aid until Pennfield Fire Department and LifeCare EMS arrived and assumed care before transporting the victim to a local hospital for treatment and observation.
Investigators say the assault was allegedly unprovoked and reportedly occurred after the employee asked the suspect to leave the store. The suspect allegedly fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
During the investigation, deputies obtained surveillance footage and identified a suspect vehicle. Authorities later located the vehicle in the 100 block of McKinley Avenue North, though it was unoccupied. A search warrant was executed on the vehicle as deputies continued to gather evidence.
The suspect has been identified as a 33-year-old Battle Creek resident. Authorities are actively working to locate him. A warrant request has been submitted for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities or submit an anonymous tip.
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