***Update 6/3/22 1:15 p.m.***
The suspect in the is case, Cinecca Madison, was arraigned in the 58th District Court in Holland. A 2nd count of Felony Firearm was added by the prosecutor to those authorized yesterday. Bond was denied and the Public Defenders Office was appointed to represent him.
The 19 year old victim was was killed in the incident is identified as Antory Burrell. The 18 year old victim is identified as Demontae Knight Jr.
*** Update 6/2/22 3:45 p.m.***
A suspect has been identified and arrested in connection with this incident.
The suspect, a 19 year old from Holland, and the victims were known to each other and this was not a random act.
The Ottawa County Prosecutors office will be charging with suspect with the following:
1 count Open Murder
1 Count Assault with Intent to Commit Murder
1 Count Felony Firearm.
The suspects name is being withheld pending arraignment.
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To: Area Media
From: Captain Robert Buursma
REF: Homicide Investigation in Holland
Last night at approximately 10:20 p.m. officers of the Holland DPS responded to the area of College Ave., between 16th and 17th St., for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers located 2 victims who both had gun shot wounds.
The victims had been riding bicycles on College Ave. when the suspect began firing at them. One of the victims, a 19-year-old Holland man was transported to Holland Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The second victim, an 18-year-old man also from Holland was transported to Holland Hospital and later transferred to Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids where he is listed in critical condition.
Witnesses at the scene describe the suspect at a black male, approximately 20 years old with a thin build.
Detectives have been working through the night following up on several leads.
The investigation continues to be an on-going active investigation.
Anyone who has information that may help in this investigation is asked to contact the Holland Department of Public Safety at (616) 355-1150 or email investigators at policetips@cityofholland.com. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact Silent Observer by calling 1-877-887-4536, texting OCMTIP and your message to 274637 or you may go online and submit a tip using the online form at www.mosotips.com.