Danton Munoz Obituary: Family is mourning the loss of 1-year-old Danton Munoz, who was shot and killed in Elkhart on Friday. Police then shot and killed a man who they say was the suspect in Danton’s death. Ronnie Das WSBT was at the vigil.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Danton Munoz’s cause of death as no health issues or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
UPDATE: Police Identify 1-Year-Old Killed In Indiana Shooting
Elkhart Police have released new details this weekend in a death investigation after a child was fatally shot. Investigators say officers were dispatched just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday to 514 West High Street in regards to a shooting with injuries, which resulted in the death of a child. During the course of the investigation, an officer found a person matching the description of the suspect. Officers made contact with the suspect and attempted to gain his compliance.
At that time an event, which details are unknown at this time, unfolded. During the event, an officer discharged his weapon, striking the suspect and causing his death.
The officer involved in the shooting is Sgt. Mike Davis, a 15-year veteran of the Elkhart Police Department. The child victim has been identified as Danton Munoz, of Elkhart. Police updated his age as 1-years-old, not 2, as previously reported.
The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Lonnel Cephas.
Tributes To Danton Munoz
Across social media users, timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Munoz people mourn the passing.
Officers identified the 1-year-old who was shot and killed in Elkhart.
Elkhart Police identified Danton Munoz as the victim and believe he was shot by 19 year old Lonnel Cephas. As police were investigating yesterday, Sergeant Mike Davis saw Cephas who matched the shooters description. Sergeant Davis shot and killed Cephas, and the details of what led to that shooting are still being determined.
This evening the community is invited to a memorial service which starts at 7 pm on High and Vistula Street. According to an organizer of the memorial, the child’s mother is asking the public to bring Mickey Mouse toys and ducks. Ronnie Das WSBT will be at the vigil and share the communities reaction tonight at 10 and 11 pm.
Elkhart Police have released new details this weekend in a death investigation after a child was fatally shot. The child victim has been identified as 1-year-old Danton Munoz, of Elkhart. The suspect has been identified as Lonnel Cephas, 19-years-old, also of Elkhart.
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