Kalamazoo Police Link Two Homicides in Retaliation Case
Authorities report the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman was a retaliatory act following a separate murder.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Violence
Amaure Harris was killed in a shooting at her Kalamazoo home in late September 2026. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety determined the incident was a retaliatory attack occurring just 24 hours after the murder of 49-year-old Latraysha Brown.
Why it matters
The case highlights the cycle of violence between two homicides that occurred within a single day. Investigators are working to address the escalation in this retaliatory conflict.
Markeet Primer faces charges in the death of 18-year-old Amaure Harris, while Cedric Gunn is accused in the murder of 49-year-old Latraysha Brown. Both suspects are scheduled for court hearings later this month.
The players
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
This agency serves as the primary law enforcement organization responsible for maintaining order and investigating criminal activity in Kalamazoo.
Amaure Harris
The 18-year-old victim was a mother who was pregnant with her second child at the time of the shooting.
Latraysha Brown
The 49-year-old individual was the victim of a homicide that occurred 24 hours before the shooting of Harris.
Markeet Primer
The suspect is currently accused of carrying out the fatal shooting of Amaure Harris.
Cedric Gunn
The suspect is currently accused of carrying out the fatal shooting of Latraysha Brown.
The details
The shooting occurred at the home of Harris, a mother who was pregnant at the time of her death. Officials identified the violence as a direct response to the killing of Brown, which took place only one day earlier.
Timeline
Late September 2026: Amaure Harris was killed in a shooting.
October 2026: Suspects are expected to appear in court.
Legal Context
This incident follows the investigative pattern set by the 2026 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety homicide investigations. Such cases reflect broader challenges in local law enforcement efforts to intervene in retaliatory cycles.
Residents may see a continued police presence as the department processes the investigation of these linked crimes. Authorities are working to stabilize the area following the retaliatory events.
The takeaway
The tragic loss of these individuals underscores the severe impact of retaliatory violence on the local community. Residents should prioritize reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement to help prevent further cycles of escalation.
Further reading
For additional context on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Kalamazoo Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WOODTV.
