SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Authorities have made a second arrest in connection to the tragic death of a child in South Bend. 18-year-old Amarion Cutler was taken into custody on Tuesday morning as a suspect in the shooting death of 12-year-old Josiah Small. Cutler, along with 21-year-old Nagomba White, faces charges related to the incident. The shooting occurred after Small and three others confronted the two men, who were in a vehicle near Indiana and Prairie Avenue. The confrontation resulted in Small and a 14-year-old being shot, while two others were left uninjured.

Cutler has been charged with several counts, including Aiding, Inducing or Causing Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Attempted Murder, Attempted Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, and Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon. Both suspects have been booked in the St. Joseph County Jail.

The first arrest in connection to the case was White, who was taken into custody in Indianapolis on November 9. This second arrest is a significant development in the ongoing investigation, and law enforcement officials are continuing their efforts to bring justice for the victims and their families. The tragic event has deeply affected the community, sparking conversations about the need for safer neighborhoods and the importance of addressing underlying issues that lead to such violence.

The arrests of Cutler and White are a crucial step in holding those responsible for the senseless act of violence accountable. Authorities are working diligently to ensure that justice is served for the victims and their families, emphasizing the importance of community safety and unity in the face of such tragedies.