A tragic incident occurred last week in Wyoming, where a 57-year-old man, David Goron, succumbed to severe injuries after being assaulted. The Wyoming Police Department responded quickly to the scene on Byron Center Avenue SW near 36th Street after receiving reports of the assault at approximately 6:10 p.m. last Wednesday. Goron was promptly taken to a hospital, but unfortunately, he did not survive the assault's aftermath.
Following the incident, the police launched "an extensive search" to quickly apprehend the suspect, who was initially able to flee the area. Jeremiah Hernandez, 36, who lived with Goron, has since been arrested and is facing charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, as detailed in a report by WZZM13. Hernandez is currently held at the Kent County Jail without bond and charges are expected to be updated during future court proceedings.
Court documents obtained by WZZM13 quote Hernandez as saying "that God had sent him to do so," an unsettling justification for the crime he is accused of. This statement and the confirmation that the two men were roommates have added layers to the ongoing investigation.
The police continue to piece together the events that led up to this fatal assault. Further information is being sought and anyone who might have details that could assist in the investigation is encouraged deeply to reach out. Tips can be provided to the Wyoming Police Department directly or anonymously via Silent Observer. Concerned parties can contact the authorities at 616-530-7300 or provide anonymous tips to Silent Observer at 616-774-2345, as reported by both WOODTV and FOX 17 News.
