BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Calhoun County Prosecutor has declined to file charges against a Battle Creek bar security guard who shot and killed a man during a fight between customers and security at the Cricket Club early Thanksgiving morning.
Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert Tuesday said his office will not pursue charges against Adam Yancer, who police said shot and killed 29-year-old Xavier West inside the Cricket Club bar at 36 West Michigan Ave. at about midnight November 25, 2021.
Yancer was stationed at the front door, checking IDs and searching patrons. According to the bar owner, Yancer was one of a few people working at the Cricket Club who had permission to conceal-carry a firearm.
Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker said hundreds of people were inside the bar when a brawl began on the second floor. Security staff intervened, and as they were escorting the group to the base of the stairs, another fight erupted between customers and security.
Police said Yancer admitted to firing those shots, which hit West in the chest area. A responding officer administered first aid on West before he was taken to a hospital, where he died.
In a press release issued Tuesday night, Blocker said “I respect the work of our prosecutor, and the effort his team placed into this complicated case. Out of respect for the family, others involved in the incident, and our greater community, I have requested the Michigan Attorney General’s Office review this case and its findings.”
“All files, reports, and our staff will be available to support a second look at the case, if the state Attorney General grants it.”
On Wednesday, Blocker plans to submit the information to Assistant Attorney General Danielle Hagaman-Clark.
