By | March 14, 2024
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Accident – Death – Obituary News : In a tragic incident that has shocked the community, a Paw Paw man has been found dead in the Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, MI. The victim, identified as Ramon Rodriguez, 42, was discovered near the 600 block of Commerce Lane in the city of Parchment. The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department made the grim discovery on Monday, March 11, sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death.

**Investigation Underway**

Authorities are still piecing together the events that led to Rodriguez’s untimely demise. The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department issued a news release on Thursday, March 14, urging anyone with information to come forward. The case remains under active investigation, with detectives working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.

**Second Tragedy in Weeks**

This is the second body to be recovered from the Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County within a few weeks. Just last month, on February 20, another body was found at Michigan Avenue and Rose Street in Kalamazoo. The deceased was later identified as a motorcyclist who had fled from a police officer during an attempted traffic stop.

**Stay Informed**

For more updates on this developing story and other Kalamazoo-area news, be sure to bookmark the local Kalamazoo news page or sign up for the free 3@3 Kalamazoo daily newsletter. The community is urged to stay vigilant and report any relevant information to the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 269-381-0391 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

As the investigation continues, authorities are hopeful that justice will be served for the victims and their families. The Kalamazoo County community stands united in grief and determination to seek answers in the wake of these tragic events..