(STURGIS) – A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a person.

Sturgis Director of Public Safety Ryan Banaszak says the Sturgis Police and Fire Departments were called to the 500 block of North Prospect Street at 5:37 PM Friday for a reported shooting. Authorities arrived and located a 33 year old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to Sturgis Hospital, where he later died.

Sturgis Police arrested a 35 year old Sturgis resident on charges of homicide. The suspect was taken to the St. Joseph County Jail.

Assisting at the scene were the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department and the Michigan State Police. The investigation is continuing. Anyone who has information is asked to call either the Sturgis Police or St. Joseph County Central Dispatch.