South Bend, IN – A South Bend man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2023 shooting death of 11-year-old T’Yon Horston, officials announced Thursday.
According to the South Bend Police Department, 21-year-old Dominick Williams Jr. was convicted of murder in December for the April 20, 2023, shooting that claimed Horston’s life in the 600 block of N. Johnson Street. Williams was formally sentenced this week to 65 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections.
Police said the shooting sparked a months-long investigation led by the department’s Violent Crimes Unit, with Detectives Brett Airy and Nicholas Pogotis serving as lead investigators. Authorities did not release additional details on a motive but confirmed the killing took place in a residential neighborhood on the city’s north side.
The case drew widespread attention across South Bend due to the victim’s age and the community’s call for justice. Williams’ conviction marks one of the city’s most significant murder sentencing outcomes in recent months.
Community members have continued to honor Horston’s memory through vigils and youth-focused anti-violence programs.
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