UPDATE: Overnight Reports of Shots Fired Under Investigation
UPDATE: The Kent County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit conducted a follow-up investigation into the reported shots-fired incident that occurred earlier this month.
The investigation determined that a single shot was fired in the immediate vicinity of a crowd of people. No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting.
Investigators identified and arrested Destin Covington, 21, of Wyoming. The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the case and authorized charges of carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon, and reckless use of a firearm.
We are thankful that no one was injured during this incident.
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1/8/2026
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich: On January 7, 2026, just after 11:00 p.m., deputies responded to an apartment complex near the intersection of Eastern Avenue SE and 60th Street SE after reports of a disturbance involving a large group of people in the parking lot, followed by the sound of fighting and gunfire.
Upon arrival, deputies found that those involved had left the area. Deputies located spent shell casings at the scene and contacted several witnesses. At this time, no victims have been identified. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
If you have information or video footage that could help to move the investigation forward, please call the KCSO at 616-632-6125, or submit a tip online at Kentcountymi.gov/tips.
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