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Jaxon Snyder

Gender : Male

Age : 2

Race : White

Date : 07/08/2024

Location : Pendleton Drive

City : Elkhart

County : Elkhart

State : Indiana

Agency : Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, Elkhart County Regional SWAT

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during SWAT standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 9:06 p.m., deputies from the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office conducted a welfare check at a residence in the 57000 block of Pendleton Drive in Elkhart, Indiana. The check was prompted by concerns for 37-year-old Ryan Snyder and his two children, 2-year-old Jaxon Snyder and a 4-year-old girl. Deputies discovered Snyder inside the home, reportedly armed, and threatening to harm his children and law enforcement officers.
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At approximately 12:09 a.m. on July 7, the Elkhart County Regional SWAT Team arrived to secure the scene and establish communication with Snyder. Despite numerous attempts, Snyder refused to exit the residence, discharged a firearm, and barricaded himself inside. The Indiana State Police Emergency Response Team later arrived to assist in managing the standoff.
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After prolonged efforts to resolve the situation peacefully, the Emergency Response Team entered the home around 3:30 p.m. on July 7. Snyder was taken into custody without further incident. Tragically, officers discovered Jaxon Snyder deceased in the residence. The 4-year-old girl was found unharmed and was released to a relative after being evaluated on the scene. It is not known how he died.
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Ryan Snyder was transported to a local hospital for evaluation before being booked into the Elkhart County Jail. He faces charges including murder and child neglect. The Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing the case to determine additional charges.
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The community has since held a vigil to honor Jaxon Snyder, with residents expressing their grief and support for the family. The investigation remains active, and authorities have urged the public to await its conclusion before making assumptions.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
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1 fatality (Jaxon Snyder)
No injuries reported among officers or others involved.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/07/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.inkfreenews.com/2024/07/08/two-year-old-child-found-dead-in-elkhart-county-home-following-18-hour-standoff
https://wsbt.com/news/local/community-holds-vigil-honoring-swat-victim-jaxon-snyder-ryan-18-hours-standoff-vigil-documents-state-police-murder-child-neglect-elkhart-county-indiana