"But don't nobody cooperate with the police!"-----Dozens gather at Muskegon Heights community forum after increase in gun violence - mlive.com

That’s at least a shooting every other day in 2026 so far, police said on Thursday. - Kayla Tucker| ktucker@mlive.com

• During a panel on criminal justice, Sgt. Shaun Kozal stressed the need for help from the community. He said there have been no tips on the suspect who fatally shot 15-year-old Tayvon Watson on Feb. 24. “A 15-year-old was killed in this community and not one person has called Silent Observer or called the police department or put a tip in on our app about anything – that, to me, is unacceptable,” Kozal said. That’s our biggest hurdle, is trying to get community involvement.”
• A moment of tension arose as Council member Kitchen interjected, explaining that residents should communicate more with police, but there are reasons why they don’t. He challenged the police to interact more with the community and listen to their specific concerns about the police. “Muskegon Heights residents have endured a lot and have experienced certain things throughout their journey and their lives that have soured certain relationships with our police,”...