Suspect in custody for non-fatal shooting of 21-year-old on March 17

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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Benton Township Police Department reports officers responded to Corewell Health Lakeland for a reported gunshot victim on March 17 around 12:55 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers learned the shooting happened at 777 E. Napier Ave.

The victim, identified as a 21-year-old Benton Harbor resident, was rushed into surgery for serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.

Police then began an investigation.

On Thursday, officers executed a search warrant in the 100 block of E. Britain Avenue for the suspect.

The suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Benton Harbor man, was found and arrested.

He was then taken to the Berrien County Jail where he will be held, pending arraignment at the Berrien County Courthouse on Friday.

Names are not being released at this time.

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