Dante Romannose Jones, a 13-year-old boy from Klamath, California, tragically lost his life on May 1, 2015, after being shot in the head. The incident occurred on the 100-block of Klamath Avenue, where Dante was found with critical injuries. Emergency services, including the Del Norte County Sheriff's Department, Yurok Tribal Police, and the California Highway Patrol, responded to the scene.
Dante was initially taken to Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City and later transferred to an Oakland area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 3, 2015.
The investigation into Dante's death led to the arrest of a 16-year-old male suspect, Nathan Feliz, who was charged with murder. The Del Norte District Attorney's Office decided to charge Feliz as an adult, citing the severity of the crime. Feliz faced charges of murder with a special allegation of personally discharging a firearm and dissuading a witness by force or threat, also with a special allegation of personally using a firearm. During his arraignment, bail was denied, and the case proceeded through the legal system.
The community of Klamath was deeply affected by Dante's death. The Del Norte County Unified School District provided counseling and support to students and staff to help them cope with the tragedy. The case drew significant attention, highlighting issues of youth violence and the impact of such incidents on small communities. The legal proceedings against Nathan Feliz continued, with the District Attorney's Office working to ensure justice for Dante and his family.
