At approximately 12:17 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Lakeview Post responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Blackfoot Trail in Douglas Township.

According to MSP, the incident occurred during a party and involved a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man. The 21-year-old, who was from Carson City, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported by Montcalm County EMS to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital for treatment. The 22-year-old, who was from Orleans, was taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Department.

_{Information courtesy of Michigan State Police - Sixth District.}