By WKTV Staff
One person is dead, and a suspect is in police custody following an assault that occurred on Jan. 29.
At approximately 6:10 p.m. on Jan. 29, Wyoming Police responded to reports of an assault in the 3700 block of Byron Center Avenue SW. Upon arrival, officers found 57-year-old Wyoming resident David Goron suffering from severe injuries. Goron was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
Initial information indicated the suspect had fled the scene on foot. After an extensive search, officers located and apprehended 36-year-old Jeremiah Hernandez without incident.
Hernandez has been charged with Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less than Murder and is being held without bond. Charges are expected to be amended in future court proceedings.
The Wyoming Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Wyoming Police detectives at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345; 1-866-774-2345; or https://www.silentobserver.org.
