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Victim Identified In Sturgis Motel Parking Lot Killing
By: Sheila McCrea - Saturday, December 31, 2022


STURGIS, MI — A 32-year-old man has been identified as the shooting victim in Thursday night's deadly motel parking lot shooting in Sturgis.

Authorities say Jeremy Lampeart was found shot in the parking lot of the Country Hearth Inn and Suites at around 6 p.m. Thursday.

According to Sturgis Department of Public Safety, Lampeart died from his injuries at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

On Friday, investigators identified a person of interest in the alleged homicide, but did not release that persons name or information on what led to the shooting.

Sturgis DPS said the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

Police have not said if they have anyone in custody.

Anyone with information should call Sturgis police at 269-651-3231 or St. Joseph County Central Dispatch at 269-467-4195.



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