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701 W Sample St
South Bend, IN
46601

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General Police Information (Non-Emergency)
(574) 235-9201

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Digital Communications and Media Liaison:
Ashley O’Chap
(574) 235-7527
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(574) 235-9263

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(574) 235-9817

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(574) 288-STOP

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23 hours ago

π—–π—”π—¦π—˜ π—¨π—£π——π—”π—§π—˜ | The suspect charged in the shooting death of an 11-year-old in South Bend has been found guilty.

The trial of 21-year-old Dominick Williams, Jr. wrapped up today, with the jury finding Williams guilty of Murder. The jury found him not guilty of the additional Firearm Enhancement.

Williams was on trial for the April 20, 2023, shooting that claimed the life of 11-year-old T’yon Horston in the 600 block of N. Johnson Street.

The sentencing range for the offense of Murder is 45 to 65 years.

This case was investigated by the South Bend Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, with Detective Brett Airy as the lead investigator.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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π—§π—’π—‘π—œπ—šπ—›π—§ | Does anyone else hear that faint jingling in the distance? Santa Claus is on his way to the South Bend Police Department! Bring your kids for a special treat and photo with Santa TONIGHT from 5 till 8.

South Bend FOP Lodge #36 is requesting one donation to the Santa's Elficers program per family. Some of the program’s most-needed items are below!

(These items will go to children ages 0-14… so a variety of sizes are appreciated.)

Special thanks to Casey Patrick Photography for providing the photos.
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