Lowell Police say they responded twice last year to a reported domestic incident at a home where a man was found dead Tuesday morning and a woman seriously injured. They and Kent County Sheriff's deputies issued an update today, saying that 25-year-old Chloe Hessel went to a gas station late Monday night to report she had been assaulted at a home just down the road on West Main Street at Pleasant Avenue. She told police the man who did it was intoxicated and alone inside the residence with weapons. A tactical team went inside and found 28-year-old Adam Charron dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Hessel suffered serious injuries from a gunshot wound and is stable condition today.
Here is more information from a Kent County Sheriff's Office news release:
City of Lowell, Mich: After a thorough investigation by the Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Lowell Police Department, additional details have been confirmed regarding this incident.
On the night of February 10, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm, Lowell Police responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 800 block of W Main St. Officers spoke with the female caller down the street from her home, documented the incident, and provided guidance and resources for domestic violence.
On the morning of February 11, 2025, around 4am, a passing ambulance crew discovered a small SUV off the roadway near 800 W Main St SE. Concerned by the vehicle’s condition, they stopped to check for occupants and found it unoccupied. However, responders observed a significant amount of blood inside, along with broken glass. Lowell Police were called to the scene and began this second investigation, with assistance from the Kent County Sheriff's Office patrol division. It was determined that the vehicle belonged to a female from the original domestic disturbance incident.
While investigating the vehicle and speaking with neighbors, a witnesses reported hearing possible gunshots overnight around12:30am. Given the condition of the vehicle and other evidence,
Lowell Police and Kent County Sheriff's Office began to search for the owner of the vehicle who they believed needed medical attention. While searching for the victim, additional resources were requested to the scene including the Kent County Sheriff’s Office tactical team, detective bureau, drone team and armored vehicle.
Deputies ultimately made entry into the home of the victim and located 25-year-old Chloe Hessel suffering from a gunshot wound. She was immediately provided medical assistance and transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she remains in serious but stable condition.
A 28-year-old man, identified as Adam Charron, was also found inside with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and was confirmed deceased at the scene. Preliminary findings indicate that this violent domestic incident began outside in the vehicle and ended inside the home.
We want to thank the community for their patience while investigators worked to establish a clear account of the events. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event, and we hope for the victim’s full recovery.
Domestic Violence resources are available in Kent County. If you are a victim and need help, call *211 or the Kent County Sheriff's Office for assistance.
If you have information that could help to move the investigation forward, please call the KCSO at 616-632-6125, or call Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 to report information safely and anonymously
Here are more details from the Lowell Police news release:
The Lowell Police Department is encouraging the community to report instances where domestic violence is suspected after a Feb. 10 incident turned deadly.
At 10:23 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, officers responded to a call alleging domestic assault placed by a woman from the Speedway at 1002 W. Main St. The officers met with the woman, whose mobile phone had been destroyed, to take her statement.
The woman told the officers she had been assaulted by a man in a home they shared in the 800 block of W. Main Street. She drove to the Speedway and called police, telling officers the man was intoxicated and alone in the home with weapons. She told the officers she intended to spend the night with a relative in Cedar Springs. The officers finished taking her statement and watched her drive out of town in the direction of Cedar Springs.
The department’s standard protocol is to not make entry into a home when someone is alone, intoxicated and has weapons.
The Lowell Police Department confirmed officers had responded to calls in April and June 2024 for a domestic incident at this home. In both instances, officers responded to the call and knocked on the door, but no one answered. The officers didn’t observe any signs of a disturbance or incident and left the scene.
“We strongly encourage the community to call 911 if they suspect domestic violence,” said Lowell Police Chief Chris Hurst. “In this most recent incident, we are aware of three witnesses who could have called police. Please, if you see something, say something – so that law enforcement can step in and do something.
“We appreciate the support received from multiple agencies who helped in our response. These include Kent County Dispatch, Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Rockford Ambulance, Lowell Area Fire Department and our own Department of Public Works.”
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, know there is help available to you. Michigan's Domestic Violence Hotline is a free and confidential resource for victims to call or text 24/7 at 1.866.VOICEDV.
Kent County also offers free supportive services. To learn more, visit the Domestic Violence Community Coordinated Response Team website.
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