On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 3:19 A.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of shots fires at an off-campus college apartment complex, located in Big Rapids Township. Deputies responded to the scene where they located a large shooting scene.

The incident took place in the parking lot where deputies located a reported 40 or more shell casings from multiple caliber handguns. Deputies also located multiple cars damaged and bullet strikes to several apartments. It was reported that several hundred people were outside in the parking lot at the time of the shooting.

While investigating the scene, deputies were alerted that a 21-year-old female was shot in the leg and was now inside an apartment. Responding Officers were able to secure the scene and Mecosta County EMS then treated and transported the victim to Corewell Health – Big Rapids Emergency Department for treatment. The victim was treated and later released with non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies were assisted on scene by Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, Ferris State University
Police, Mecosta County EMS, and Meceola Central Dispatch. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the
public’s assistance with any information that they may have regarding the identity of the suspected
shooter(s). It was reported that there were at least 3 shooters. Anyone with information can contact the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office at 231-592-0150 or tips@mecostasheriff.org.