Eight charged in fatal shooting of 2-year-old on April 9

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Eight people are facing charges related to the fatal shooting of 2-year-old John Swoveland Jr. while playing in his aunt's front yard with a sibling.

Swoveland was playing in the front yard of 1002 Campeau Street around 6:320 p.m. on Wednesday April 9 when he was shot in the head by a stray bullet.

Four adults and four minors are facing charges. Police say they believe five of the suspects are in the same gang and that the toddler was shot by a stray bullet in a gang-related shooting.

The following people are facing charges. Two are not in custody.

Robert L Griffin, 19

• Murder (felony)
• Attempted murder (Class A felony)
• Not in custody

Tarez Buchanon, 19

• Murder (felony)
• Attempted murder (Class A felony)
• Gang enhancement

Tyre Bradbury, 15

• Aiding in murder (felony)
• Gang enhancement
• Detained

Cedric Washington Jr, 15

• Assisting a criminal (Class C felony)
• Gang enhancement
• Detained

Daniel Williams, 17

• Assisting a criminal (Class C felony)
• Gang enhancement
• Carrying a handgun (C felony)
• Bond $1000,000/$10,000

Joshua Hodge, 18

• Assisting a criminal (Class C felony)
• Bond $1000,000/$10,000

Xavier Primm, 23

• Assisting a criminal (Class C felony)
• Not in custody

Malcolm Buchanon, 17

• Assisting a criminal (Class C felony)
• Gang enhancement
• Detained