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🌱 What court records reveal about the South Walnut Street triple shooting

Muncie, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What court records reveal about the South Walnut Street triple shooting
  • Why prosecutors now say charges may be coming in Hayden Manis’ case
  • Why one former Ball State student left Muncie for Yeshiva University

Also on today's calendar: Standup Comedy at The Guardian Brewing Co (Muncie, IN) and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler; a few morning showers, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Delightful with some sun, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Court docs: Muncie man dragged girlfriend along sidewalk before shooting 2 men who stopped to help (fox59.com) — A 21-year-old Muncie man is facing murder, attempted murder, and multiple other felony charges after a May 10 shooting that left his girlfriend dead and two men wounded on South Walnut Street. Court documents describe a violent domestic situation, witnesses who tried to intervene, and three children later found in unsafe conditions, with an initial court hearing set for May 27.
   

• On Hayden Manis' 11th birthday, prosecutor 'leaning toward' criminal charges in boy's disappearance (wthr.com) — Muncie investigators say they’ve gathered new evidence in the long-running disappearance of local boy Hayden Manis, and the Delaware County prosecutor now says he’s “leaning toward” filing criminal charges. Hayden’s family, who last saw him in 2019, fear he is dead and worry the case has stalled, while officials insist the investigation continues and are still asking the public for tips.
   

• Jewish students flee campuses citing antisemitism, transfer to Yeshiva University (campusreform.org) — Students from campuses including Ball State in Muncie are transferring to Yeshiva University, saying antisemitic incidents and weak institutional responses left them feeling unsafe. One former Ball State student cited a swastika vandalism incident and post–Oct. 7 tensions as key reasons for leaving, contrasting that with a stronger sense of safety and community at Yeshiva.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Muncie, IN, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 5 hours. More details here https://www.pawboost.com… (Nextdoor University)
  • Wandering dog.
    White and Brown pit bull. Female. She wasn't aggressive, but I didn't try to pet her, her tail was pretty stiff, but she just stood and looked at… (Nextdoor 25th)
  • Ball State University posted a job opening for Assistant/Associate Clinical Lecturer or Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Associate Coordinator of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Program in Muncie. Apply here.
  • Culver's posted a job opening for Team Member in Muncie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muncie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorktown

  • READI Funding Supports Property Acquisition in Downtown Yorktown — Muncie Journal (munciejournal.com)

Anderson

  • Anderson's water features opening Memorial Day weekend (heraldbulletin.com)
  • Suspect arrested after 27-year-old man injured in shooting at Anderson apartment (wthr.com)
  • Anderson Track Champ Gets Little 500 Ride (speedsport.com)

Ok Muncie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)
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