At approximately 4:56 p.m. on March 22, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched 2601 N. Fifth St. in Niles Township in reference to a female who had been shot.

After further investigation, the suspect, who is identified as Michael Jerome Exom III, fled the scene and his whereabouts are currently unknown.

Crime Stoppers is seeking any information on the whereabouts of Michael Jerome Exom III may pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of Michael Exom III. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives.

Michiana Crime Stoppers is a donor-funded program that serves 12 counties in Michiana.

Anyone can contact the organization about this or any felony crime or fugitive. Those with information can submit an anonymous tip online at www.michianacrimestoppers.com, or through a link on the Crime Stoppers’ Facebook page. Those with smart phones can submit a tip through the same secure link using their devices. Look for the free Tip Submit Mobile app. Anyone can still call Crime Stoppers toll free at (800) 342-STOP. Callers will be given a code number and won’t be asked for their name.

This is D/Sgt. Fred Laesch of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department for Crime Stoppers. The crime of the week comes from the files of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department.