Release updated on 01-24-26 at 11:17 AM

This is the preliminary information from the shooting that occurred on Friday, January 23, shortly after 6:30 p.m.

Syltico Morand and another man were armed and attempted to rob two men who were parked in a vehicle on 22nd Lane South. The men in the vehicle were also armed.

There was a confrontation, and Morand, and the man with him, were shot. Morand died at the scene. The other man, age 30 (updated age), is hospitalized with critical injuries.

Officers arrived quickly and detained two men. Officers also found multiple firearms at the scene.

At this time, all the evidence points to a self-defense shooting, but there is additional investigative follow-up underway. As a result, the men who were detained and interviewed have not been charged for now.