SUMMARY
Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with the October 29th murder of Emmanuel Malichai Young. 16-year-old Santana T. Cooper and 17-year-old Lakai N. Snaden were booked into the Vanderburgh County Correction Center on October 30th
.The Evansville Police Department would like to sincerely thank the many members of our community, and the businesses, that came forward with video and information. The assistance helped lead to quick arrests for this violent crime.
Original Media Release
On October 29th at 10:30 p.m. officers heard gunshots in the area of Tepe Park. As officers went to investigate several calls were made to dispatch in reference to a shooting. In the park officers located a deceased 17-year-old male who appeared to have been shot multiple times.
An autopsy will be preformed this afternoon. The coroner’s office will release the name of the victim.
At this time, no arrests have been made and this is an active investigation. Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Evansville