A second teen has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Takoda Gallegos on Wednesday night in Mishawaka.
The incident occurred just before 8:45 p.m. in the 200 block of N. Indiana Avenue when officers responded to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Gallegos suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hours after the shooting, police detained a 14-year-old boy, who is being handled in juvenile court. Authorities have not released his identity due to his age. In a subsequent development, police arrested a 17-year-old boy, Latrell Vaughn, who is now charged with murder in adult court. Vaughn has also been charged with armed robbery, pointing a firearm, and felony firearm enhancement.
Vaughn is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for his next hearing. Meanwhile, the 14-year-old boy has been charged in juvenile court with murder, armed robbery, pointing a firearm, and dangerous possession of a firearm. His detention has been approved in the juvenile system.
The Mishawaka Police Department continues to investigate the incident, urging the community to come forward with any information related to the shooting.
