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Danton Munoz

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 27, 2021, 1-year-old Hispanic male Danton Munoz was tragically killed in Elkhart, Indiana. At approximately 10:22 a.m., law enforcement responded to a shooting at 514 West High Street. Investigations revealed that 19-year-old Lonnel Cephas Jr. fired multiple rounds from a 9mm handgun during a domestic dispute involving his 15-year-old estranged girlfriend and her mother. Although the intended targets were unharmed, several bullets penetrated the residence, fatally striking Danton Munoz ...Read More
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  • https://www.wndu.com: UPDATE: Police identify 1-year-old killed in Elkhart shooting
  • WSBT: Elkhart police say officer shot, killed suspect in toddler's death
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    Victim Details

    Danton Munoz

    Male

    Elkhart

    IN

    2021-08-27

    1

    Danton

    Munoz

    11/10/2025

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    08/30/2024
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