Grand Rapids, MI - A suspect wanted in connection with a
shooting in Grand Rapids in May was arrested today in Muskegon Heights. The man
is charged with Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm less than Murder
and five other counts, as well as violating his state parole.
Ryan Lorenz, 26, is accused of shooting a victim at 51
Banner Street SW in Grand Rapids in the early evening hours of May 26 during an
apparent attempted robbery. The victim received life threatening injuries but
survived the shooting.
Investigators from the US Marshals Grand Rapids Fugitive
Task Force adopted the case soon after the warrants were issued in late May.
The investigation eventually led the task force to Muskegon Heights, where
authorities knew Lorenz had ties. Task Force Officers and Deputy Marshals
developed information on the likely location of Lorenz.
On the afternoon of June 15, the Task Force conducted
surveillance in Muskegon Heights and with the assistance of the Muskegon
Heights Police Department, arrested Lorenz in the 3300 block of Hoyt without
incident.
Lorenz was lodged at the Muskegon County Jail and will be
transported back to the Kent County Jail today to await court appearances on
the pending felony charges.
A second person believed to be with Lorenz during the
shooting has yet to be identified. The second person, believed to be a witness at
this time, is described as a black male, 5'06", 130-140 lbs, and in his early to
mid-twenties. A surveillance photograph of the subject is attached. Anyone with
information as to the identity of the is person is asked to call the Grand
Rapids Police Department or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.
The Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Grand Rapids is
comprised of officers from the Grand Rapids Police Department, the Michigan
Department of Corrections, the Wyoming Police Department, Troopers from the
Michigan State Police, and deputy US Marshals.
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