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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. 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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The community has since held a vigil to honor Jaxon Snyder, with residents expressing their grief and support for the family.

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