Thousands raised for family of apparent random shooting victim in Holland

Mitchell Boatman, Holland Sentinel
Updated ·2 min read

HOLLAND — The victim and suspect in a fatal shooting in Holland over the weekend have been identified.

Officials with the Holland Department of Public Safety identified the victim as Miguel Raul Zamudio, 41, of Holland. Zamudio died Sunday after being shot in the head on Saturday, April 13.

More than $15,000 has been raised for the family via GoFundMe, as of Tuesday, April 16.

Miguel Zamudio in a photo with his family. Zamudio was shot Saturday, April 13, in Holland, and later died from his wounds.
Miguel Zamudio in a photo with his family. Zamudio was shot Saturday, April 13, in Holland, and later died from his wounds.

On Monday, HDPS announced the suspect, Jerell Alexander Lindsey, had been arraigned on a single charge of open murder. His was denied bond.

HDPS officers and firefighters responded to W. 19th St. around 2:15 p.m. Saturday on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, Zamudio was found in the driveway of a residence with a gunshot wound to the head.

Medical treatment was provided on-scene and Zamudio was taken to Holland Hospital for treatment. He was later transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and died from his injuries Sunday.

Officers located Lindsey at a house adjacent to where Zamudio was found. He was taken into custody, then made claims of a bomb and other explosives in the residence from which he exited.

Nearby residences were evacuated and streets in the area were blocked off while the claim was investigated. Authorities contacted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

ATF technicians checked the house and found no explosives. It was later determined the suspect did not reside at or have any connection to the house he'd entered.

Lindsey was initially charged with attempted homicide, but detectives worked with the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office to amend the charge to homicide after Zamudio’s death.

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Based on an initial HDPS investigation, Zamudio was visiting family at the time of the shooting. They were outside the residence when Lindsey allegedly approached. After seeing Lindsey holding a firearm, the family began to retreat. The suspect continued to approach and shot Zamudio in the head.

Lindsey was not known to the victim, HDPS said. Investigators believe he was involved in a domestic dispute at his residence prior to the shooting, during which he pointed a gun at his girlfriend, who then fled the house.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Holland Department of Public Safety at 616-355-1150, email investigators at policetips@cityofholland.com or visit the Silent Observer website at mosotips.com.

Visit the GoFundMe campaign at gofundme.com/f/miguel-zamudio-and-family-fundraiser.

— Contact reporter Mitchell Boatman at mboatman@hollandsentinel.com.

This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Thousands raised for family of apparent random shooting victim in Holland