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33-year-old Holland woman identified as victim of Monday shooting outside church

33-year-old Cassandra Casares died from her injuries in Monday's shooting outside Moran Park Church.

HOLLAND, Mich. — Holland authorities have identified and released the name of one of the victims in Monday night's shooting in Holland.

Monday night shortly after 8 p.m. officers from the Holland Department of Public Safety (HDPS) responded to reports of shots fired near Michigan Avenue and 22nd Street.

Investigators now say they've learned that two vehicles pulled into the parking lot of Moran Park Church and then parked next to each other. They said that shortly after the vehicles had arrived shots were fired.

While one vehicle fled the scene, the two victims drove their vehicle to a nearby hospital.

The first victim, 33-year-old Cassandra Casares from Holland, died from her injuries. The male victim is reportedly still at the hospital but is in stable condition.

Authorities said they are continuing to investigate and follow up on all leads.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Holland Department of Public Safety at (616) 355-1150 or email investigators at policetips@cityofholland.com.  

Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact Silent Observer by calling 1-877-887-4536, texting OCMTIP and your message to 274637 or you may go online and submit a tip using the online form at www.mosotips.com.

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