Kaylon Rashaad Woods Shooting News: Yoga Instructor Killed Death Obituary
A tragic chain of events has left the communities of South Bend and Elkhart grieving after a fatal shooting, a serious injury, and the apparent suicide of a former police officer following a residential fire.
Authorities identified the suspect as Adonis Latroy Joseph, a 41-year-old former officer with the South Bend Police Department. Investigators believe Joseph carried out a targeted attack before fleeing and later dying from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The violence began Monday afternoon at the Highlands Apartments on Links Drive in South Bend. Police responded around 1:50 p.m. and discovered 38-year-old Kaylon Rashaad Woods inside an apartment suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Woods was pronounced dead at the scene.
Outside the apartment building, officers found 30-year-old Madi Morin with gunshot injuries. She was transported to a hospital with serious injuries and is reportedly recovering.
Investigators believe the incident stemmed from a personal dispute. Authorities stated that Joseph had previously been in a relationship with Morin and shared two daughters with her. Morin was reportedly dating Woods at the time of the shooting.
Following the attack, law enforcement tracked Joseph to a home in the Golden Pond Trail subdivision in Elkhart County. A large response involving SWAT officers and emergency personnel surrounded the residence. During the standoff, a fire broke out inside the home.
After firefighters extinguished the blaze, Joseph was found dead inside with what investigators described as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities believe the fire may have been intentionally set.
Officials confirmed Joseph served with the South Bend Police Department from 2011 to 2018 before resigning following an internal misconduct investigation.
Woods is being remembered by students, friends, and colleagues as a respected yoga instructor at DRIP Infrared Sauna Studio and a positive presence within the local wellness community. Tributes describe him as a mentor, father, and compassionate individual who made a lasting impact on those around him.
The Elkhart County Homicide Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward as the community seeks answers and healing after a deeply painful tragedy.