Kalamazoo Rocked: Man Charged with Open Murder in Tragic Apartment Shooting

Kalamazoo Township is reeling from a tragic incident as authorities have formally charged a local man in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman at Willow Creek Apartments.

Tyvon Maurice Allen, 27, of Kalamazoo Township, faces serious charges of open murder and felony firearm following the death of Alexis Butler.

The devastating event unfolded on Friday, October 25, 2025, at an apartment situated in the 4800 block of Norfolk Drive, casting a somber shadow over the community.

Police from Kalamazoo Township swiftly responded to reports of a woman shot at the apartment complex. Upon arrival, officers discovered Butler deceased at the scene, her life tragically cut short.

The immediate response led to an intensive investigation, culminating in the apprehension of Allen shortly after the incident.

Allen was arraigned in Kalamazoo’s 8th District Court before Judge Carol White. During the proceedings, the gravity of the charges was underscored as Allen was formally presented with the accusations of open murder, which allows for either first-degree or second-degree murder charges to be determined later, and felony firearm, a charge typically accompanying the use of a gun in a felony crime.

Due to the severe nature of the allegations and the potential flight risk, Judge White ordered Allen to be held without bond.

The community grapples with the shock of such a violent act occurring in their midst. As the legal process begins, many are seeking answers and justice for Alexis Butler.

The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement working diligently to piece together the full circumstances that led to this profound loss of life.

Allen is scheduled to appear for a probable cause conference on a future date, followed by a preliminary examination, where a judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence to send the case to trial.

Meanwhile, the memory of Alexis Butler lives on, and her loved ones, along with the wider Kalamazoo community, await the full course of justice to unfold.