Teen Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting at Marion Gas Station.Marion, Indiana Circle K convenience store tragedy killed 24-year-old Byron Dennis Jr. Marion Police quickly arrested a 13-year-old suspect for murder and robbery in the incident.
Authorities say a frantic 911 call reporting a shooting at the Circle K at 901 E. Bradford St. on Monday evening started the incident. Police arrived to find Byron Dennis Jr. seriously wounded with a chest gunshot.
Emergency responders tried to save Dennis, but he died after being transported to the hospital, leaving his family and community devastated.
Regarding the accused, Jazmin Dennis stressed accountability, saying,
“You’re just a baby, but you made a really bad decision at a really young age.”
Jazmin Dennis remembered her brother as a vivacious guy who loved personal fitness training and music creation as “the Hartbreak Kidd.” She remembered him protecting his brothers and leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met.
The terrible incident is still under wraps, but Jazmin Dennis says her brother stopped at the store to buy items when the adolescent suspect tried to rob him. During the scuffle, the suspect took Dennis’s gun and killed him.
Following the incident, security footage led police to the 13-year-old suspect at an East Highland Avenue home. The Marion Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Department, and JEAN Team Drug Task Force quickly arrested the juvenile suspect, who faces preliminary robbery and murder charges.
Marion mourns the senseless violence that took a loved one as judicial proceedings continue. Marion Police Chief David M. Gilbert lamented the death and called for community action to combat crime and violence.
The Marion Police Department is devoted to resident safety and well-being during the investigation. Chief Gilbert praised law enforcement and requested community support in addressing crime’s basic causes.
After this tragic loss, Marion mourns Byron Dennis Jr. and seeks justice for his premature death.
Marion is shaken by this tragedy, and the community calls for action. The loss of Byron Dennis Jr. highlights the critical need to address teenage violence and crime’s root causes.
Marion Police Chief David M. Gilbert’s passionate plea emphasizes the communal obligation to protect residents and fight community violence. Chief Gilbert stresses the importance of law enforcement in public safety and urges for a coordinated effort to assist and empower personnel.
The tragedy of Byron Dennis Jr.’s death calls for reform and raises awareness of the social conditions that cause senseless violence. After losing a loved one, the community is determined to make Marion safer and stronger.
Marion’s community and commitment to justice strengthen it in times of trouble. Although the path ahead is difficult, the resolve to remember Byron Dennis Jr. and prevent more loss of life continues.
Marion’s resilience shines during this time of grief and recovery, pointing the way to a future without fear or violence for all. Marion pledges to build a safer, stronger, and more compassionate community in memory of Byron Dennis Jr.
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