Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Benton Township

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The Benton Township Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight on Sunday. It says officers were called to the Orchards Mall shortly before 2 a.m. on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they were told several people had been shot and were at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Police found there were three victims at the hospital, all males, aged 18, and 19, and 20. The 18-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the 19-year-old had serious injuries and the 20-year-old had non life threatening injuries. Police learned the shootings occurred during a large gathering at the mall, although they don’t know what led to shots being fired. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Benton Township Police Department. Assisting at the scene were Michigan State Police, the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety, and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department.