Man killed in shooting near Berrien Homes Apartments

Published: Jul. 12, 2021 at 3:58 AM EDT
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Police in Benton Township are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting.

It happened Sunday just after 3 a.m. in the 1700 block of Council Drive at Berrien Homes Apartments.

Police were initially called out to disperse a large crowd of people partying and drinking. Officers then learned about shots being fired.

Damarco Scales, 27, of Benton Harbor was shot and taken to Spectrum Health Lakeland. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say they tried to talk to witnesses, but say they did not cooperate. Anyone with information is asked to call Benton Township Police at (269) 925-1135 or Crime Stoppers at (574) 288-STOP.

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