Police seeking person of interest in fatal shooting

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning.

Just before 2 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Highland Avenue for reports of a shooting.

When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old man who was injured by gunfire.

The victim was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police are asking for the public’s help locating Ricky Bridgeman, who is a person of interest.

The investigation into the homicide is ongoing.

If you have any information in this case, please call the Tipline at 269-927-0293 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342-STOP (7867) or provide information anonymously via the TIP411 app located in your app store. Search your app store by entering Benton Harbor DPS.