South Bend man killed in Howard Township shooting

Published 10:27 am Sunday, July 28, 2019

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old South Bend man was shot and killed at a large gathering at a home in Howard Township early Sunday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department.

Police were dispatched to the 2900 block of Yankee Street at around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Dayman Chatman, 18, of South Bend, was shot and died from his injuries.

The homeowner was not home at the time of the shooting. Witnesses at the scene were interviewed and possible witnesses that left the scene are sought for further questioning.

No suspects have been arrested.

Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at (269) 445-1560 or the Cass County Tip Line at 1-800-462-9328. Tips can also be submitted by texting “CASS” and the tip to CRIMES (274637).