Violent — Battle Creek, MI — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A man has been charged after shots were fired at a police officer and civilian on the Fourth of July.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Battle Creek, MI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: male, age 45
  • Status: charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Michael Munoz, 45, was charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of felony firearm and one count of resisting and obstructing police.
  • Munoz fired 2-3 shots at the patrol car but missed.
  • No one was hurt in the incident.
  • Officers recovered multiple 9mm casings from Munoz' front porch and backyard, as well as live ammunition from inside the house.
  • Munoz is scheduled to return to court for a probable cause hearing July 14 and a preliminary examination July 21.