Violent — Coldwater, MI — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

A man was charged with open murder after allegedly stabbing his co-worker to death at a Coldwater meat processing plant.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Coldwater, MI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: male, age 20
  • Victim(s): 1 (co-worker)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Valmir Djempsley, 20, was arraigned with open murder in connection to the stabbing at Clemens Food Group.
  • Djempsley pleaded not guilty and a judge denied his bond.
  • Witnesses reported Djempsley and Brandon Eduardo Velasquez Chavez got into an argument while working near each other at the plant.
  • Police say Djempsley admitted to swinging the knife at his co-worker.
  • Medics tried to save Chavez' life, but he died at the scene.