GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, MI – The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a 52-year-old man who was shot and killed inside a Georgetown Township apartment on Thursday in what investigators are calling a fatal domestic dispute. The victim has been identified as Elieser Lores Montano. His 49-year-old wife was taken into custody shortly after the incident and remains the sole suspect in his death.

The shooting has shocked the residents of the normally quiet Brookmeadow Apartments and has prompted a broader conversation among law enforcement about the critical need for intervention in domestic violence situations.

A Violent Morning at Brookmeadow Apartments

The tragic events unfolded shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Deputies were dispatched to the Brookmeadow Apartments, located near 44th Street, after the 911 dispatch center received calls reporting a domestic disturbance that had escalated to violence.

Upon arriving at the scene at approximately 9:12 a.m., officers entered an apartment and made a grim discovery. They found Elieser Lores Montano suffering from a severe gunshot wound. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by deputies and responding paramedics, Montano’s injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Investigation and Arrest

 

Detectives from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office quickly secured the apartment and began a meticulous investigation. Evidence gathered at the scene and initial interviews led them to conclude that the shooting was not random, but rather the tragic culmination of a domestic incident contained within the residence.

By Thursday afternoon, investigators had taken Montano’s 49-year-old wife into custody. She was transported to the Ottawa County Jail, where she is currently being held as the primary suspect in the homicide. Authorities have not yet publicly released her name, as they are waiting until she is formally arraigned in court on the anticipated charges.

On Friday, the Ottawa County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and officially ruled Montano’s death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound. This finding reinforces the evidence gathered by investigators and will be a key component of the prosecution’s case. While authorities confirmed a weapon was involved, they have not yet released details about its type or whether it was legally owned.

---

 

A Community in Shock

 

The incident has left the community at Brookmeadow Apartments and the wider Georgetown Township area deeply unsettled. Neighbors described the complex as a quiet and peaceful place, making the sound of sirens and the sight of police tape all the more jarring.

Many residents expressed their sadness for the victim and his family, while also conveying a sense of shock that such a violent tragedy could happen so close to home. The incident serves as a stark reminder that domestic violence can occur in any neighborhood, often behind closed doors and away from public view.

---

 

An Urgent Appeal for Information and What Comes Next

 

The investigation into the circumstances that led to the shooting is active and ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office is appealing to the public for any information that may be relevant to the case. Detectives are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen or heard the couple arguing or noticed any unusual activity at their apartment prior to the shooting.

• Anyone with information is urged to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office at (616) 738-4000.
• To provide information anonymously, residents can contact Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or visit their website at mosotips.com.

The next step in the legal process will be the suspect’s arraignment, where her identity will be officially released and the formal charges against her will be read. This is expected to happen in the coming days, after which more details about the case will likely become public.

Law enforcement officials are using this tragedy to remind the public of the resources available to those experiencing domestic violence. They stress that confidential hotlines and community support systems are in place to help individuals escape dangerous situations before they escalate to an irreversible outcome.