Muskegon Shooting: Josh Fondren Jr. and Cori May Identified as Victims

Muskegon Police say two people were killed and three others were wounded in a shooting inside a home Saturday afternoon, and investigators are still searching for the suspect.

MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Muskegon Police Department identified the two people who died as 25-year-old Joshua Fondren Jr. and 22-year-old Cori Marie May Watts. Police said the shooting happened around 3:15 p.m. inside a residence near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and McLaren Street.

Officers were dispatched after receiving multiple reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Joshua Fondren Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said Cori Marie May Watts and two additional 25-year-old men were taken to a local hospital for treatment. May later died from her injuries, while the two men were reported to be in critical condition as of Saturday evening.

A 4-year-old child was also injured during the incident. Police said the child’s injuries were minor and the child was expected to be released from the hospital.

Muskegon Police Chief Tim Kozal said the suspect fled before officers arrived and, as of the latest update provided, no arrests had been made. Kozal also stated the shooting does not appear to have been random, and officials said they did not believe there was an immediate threat to the broader public, though the investigation remains active.

Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson addressed the incident in a statement late Saturday night, referencing the toll of recent violence in the community. He urged anyone with information to come forward and called for unity and support for victims’ families, neighbors, and first responders as the city works through the aftermath.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Muskegon Police Department at 231-724-6750. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 231-722-7463. The investigation remains underway.