Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Wright Township on Saturday as 18-year-old Hector Enriquez-Rangel, a resident of Wright Township. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the details, and the medical examiner has officially ruled his death a homicide.
Deputies were dispatched to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital around 7 p.m. after Enriquez-Rangel arrived with a gunshot wound. The Grand Rapids Police Department, which informed the sheriff’s office about the incident, determined that the shooting took place near Arthur Street and 40th Avenue in Wright Township. Despite efforts to save him, Enriquez-Rangel succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Authorities arrested another 18-year-old man from Wright Township at the hospital in connection with the shooting. His identity has not been released, as he remains in the Ottawa County Jail awaiting arraignment. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal incident.
The loss of Hector Enriquez-Rangel has left the Wright Township community in shock and mourning. Friends and family are remembering him as a young man whose life was tragically cut short. The incident has also raised concerns about youth violence and the need for community efforts to address such issues.
Officials are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist in the investigation. Tips can be provided to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office at 616-738-4000 or anonymously through Silent Observer at 877-887-4536.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Hector Enriquez-Rangel during this incredibly difficult time. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. This tragic event underscores the importance of community collaboration to prevent violence and ensure justice for victims.
