KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD)Â â The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating the destruction of the Eric Zapata memorial statue.Â
The statue was vandalized and knocked over last night, according to police.Â
Zapata, a 10-year veteran of the KDPS, was shot in an ambush in April 2011 - the first Kalamazoo city officer killed in the line of duty.
Anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects will be awarded $500 by Kalamazoo Silent Observer.Â
Contact KDPS at (269) 337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 with any information.Â