Shooting Victim Dies – MPD Report
June 3rd, 2014 by iPhone
According to a statement from MPD, on June 1st, 2014 at approx. 6:17pm, Monticello Police received a call of a shooting incident at 537 Lincoln Court.
Officers arrived and found Dangelo Martin, age 20, of Monticello, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to JRMC to their heli-pad and was taken by Med-Flight to UAMS.
Mr. Martin passed away June 2nd, 2014 from his injuries.
Police have arrested Harold Goffin 3rd. age 19, of Monticello. He is currently being held at Drew County Detention Center on the charges of Manslaughter and Tampering with Evidence.
A bond hearing is being scheduled.
At this point the investigation appears the shooting was a reckless accident and was not an intentional act.
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I would just like to say a few words about Mr. Goffin. I was his fifth grade teacher and even though he was all boy, he is not a violent person. He was respectful, and just overall a good person. He was one of my kids that truly touched my heart. I have kept in touch with he and his family over all these years. I have watched Harold (Coolie) and his sister grow up. I consider this family my friends. Although this is a tragic thing that has happened and my prayers go out to the family of Mr. Martin, I know it must have been a terrible accident. This young man is not capable of such an act.
Sincerely,
Jill Pemberton
I am not going to rant about gun control or safety. I am so sorry that a beautiful life was snuffed out before their time. My sympathies to the family and friends of this young man. May you one day have peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you all in this difficult time, so sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with this family. I delivered their mail for a few years. They were the kindest people. I don’t know the story nor have I heard. I’m sure he was in shock when this happened. I hate if this was an accident that he is in jail with no one to console him. My heart is broke for him as well. Praying for peace for this family.