Bernard Andrew Kye was 22 when he was shot and killed in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on the evening of April 10, 2017. The shooting occurred in the 900 block of North Church Street; a 40-year-old woman was also struck in the leg and survived. Authorities described the incident as arising from an escalating altercation.

Investigators arrested 20-year-old Deonte Burdine in connection with the homicide. He was arraigned in Kalamazoo County District Court on a seven-count warrant that included open murder, assault with intent to murder, felony firearm counts and a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Bond was denied and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf as the case moved to further proceedings.

If anyone witnessed the April 10 shooting or has information about Bernard Kye that could help the investigation, please come forward.