HomeMy WebLinkAboutPress Release 08-01-2022-Sheila Niezgodski Releases Statement on Dante Kittrell
Sheila Niezgodski
6th District Council Member
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227 W. Jefferson Blvd. Rm. 441 Office: (574) 235-5986 FAX: (574) 235-9173
County-City Building South Bend, IN Voicemail: (574) 235-5986 TDD: (574) 235-5567
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FROM: COUNCILMEMBER AND VICE PRESIDENT SHIELA NIEZGODSKI
SUBJECT: PRESS RELEASE: STATEMENT FROM VICE PRESIDENT SHEILA NIEZGODSKI
DATE: AUGUST 1ST, 2022
CONTACT: SNIEZGOD@SOUTHBENDIN.GOV
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Statement from Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski
The sudden loss of South Bend resident Dante Kittrell, who passed away on July 29th from an officer-
involved shooting, is a sad and heartbreaking incident in our community. This incident affects not only the
individuals involved but also their families, friends, neighborhoods, the police department, and the entire
City of South Bend.
Sheriff Redman, who is tasked with the investigation as well as the Mishawaka Police Department, is asking
for patience while the investigation continues. Fortunately, there were several witnesses, some cell phone
videos, and police body cam videos. Investigators will learn what the police officers saw and heard. There
is no benefit to rushing to conclusions about this tragic incident. The facts will be learned and disclosed as
soon as possible with transparency and openness being a high priority.
Ongoing efforts are in place to address the mental health crisis in our community.
Council Vice President, Sheila Niezgodski
6th District, City of South Bend, Indiana