Update: At least one person has died and another has been hospitalized following a shooting in Sparta, Michigan, on Monday afternoon, according to WOODTV.
The shooting happened around 3:50 p.m. near the Tesa plant on S. Union Street, south of Silver Creek Avenue.
Joshua Ehlert, who was working nearby, told WZZM13 that he heard several gunshots and ran toward the scene to help.
"We were putting metal on the roof, getting ready to wrap up. I heard a single gunshot, and as we were coming down the ladder, heard three or four more. Ran towards the direction of the gunfire," Ehlert told the outlet.
He said he found a man lying in the road with a weapon nearby.
"I noticed a weapon sitting by him and administered first aid. Cleared the weapon, tried to administer what I could, and you know, the police were already showing up, and yeah, he passed away a few minutes later."
Following the shooting, Algoma Little League and Holy Family Catholic Church announced that all events scheduled for Monday evening had been canceled.
{{/usCountry}}Following the shooting, Algoma Little League and Holy Family Catholic Church announced that all events scheduled for Monday evening had been canceled.
{{/usCountry}}Authorities have not released information about a suspect or what led to the shooting.
Initial report: Witnesses are reporting a possible shooting in or near Tesa Tape in Sparta, Michigan. Photos and videos shared on social media showed massive police presence.
Witness reports
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots. These accounts have not been confirmed by authorities.
One witness reported on Facebook, "Shooting reported at Tesa Tape in Sparta. Be advised, this is very close to Sparta Schools and lockdown procedures may be implemented."
Another added, "Shooting at Tesla tap company...in Sparta."
A local resident wrote, "We live very close to that location. On lockdown in our house. Praying for the family of the victim and that God protects our community! Lord, please help them find the suspect quickly with no further injuries."
One more witness claimed, "There's been a double shooting in Sparta, 2 people shot at the Tesa factory."
Another added, "We went through sparta as the police were all staging all the schools locked down directing traffic off to side streets police with their rifles out standing at the corners."