Crime
Lizz Weber Fatally Shot by Boyfriend in Suspected Murder-Suicide Following Domestic Dispute in Southern Kent County
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A domestic disturbance in Gaines Township turned deadly Monday afternoon after Kent County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a reported argument discovered two people fatally shot inside a home.
According to Sgt. Scott Dietrich with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched just after 1:00 p.m. to a residence on Madison Avenue north of 68th Street, following a call reporting a heated argument.
While en route, dispatchers updated deputies with new information indicating that a shooting had occurred at the location.
When deputies arrived, they found the bodies of a man and a woman inside the home, both deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
The woman has been identified as Lizz Weber, who lived at the residence with her boyfriend.
The couple had reportedly been in a relationship for seven years.
According to those close to Weber, while arguments between the two had occurred in the past, no one anticipated such a tragic outcome.
“Domestics and traffic stops are the most dangerous calls we go on,” Sgt. Dietrich stated. “This one, obviously, is no different. These things can change so quickly. Our deputies were headed to what was initially described as an argument. That quickly escalated into a shooting. By the time they arrived, it was too late.”
As of late Monday afternoon, members of the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Detective Bureau remained on scene conducting a full investigation.
The medical examiner’s office is expected to complete autopsies soon to determine official causes of death.
Sgt. Dietrich also commended the individual who called 911 to report the argument, emphasizing the importance of alerting authorities when a situation shows signs of potential violence.
“We ask people to reach out for help. Call 911 if something doesn’t feel right. There are also many community resources like 211, domestic violence hotlines, and several local organizations in Grand Rapids that can help prevent situations like this from escalating.”
He continued,
“This is a horrible situation—for the family, for neighbors, for first responders who have to walk into a tragic and traumatic scene. We would much rather be called early to intervene in an argument than to arrive too late.”
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the male victim, and no further details regarding the sequence of events or potential suspects have been provided as of Monday evening.
Residents needing access to the area are advised to use 66th Street SE from Eastern Avenue to approach from the north, as the immediate vicinity remains restricted during the ongoing investigation.
Crime
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.