YORK, Pa. — Update, 7/23/22, 2:20 p.m: On Friday, the York County District Attorney's Office announced that Tyrell Dotson, 34, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the June 20, 2021 shooting death of 33-year-old Willmar Santos-Batista.
Dotson was also found guilty of the possession of a firearm, discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, and recklessly endangering another person.
Update, 7/2, 9:41 p.m: The York City Police Department arrested Tyrell Dotson in connection to the death of Willmar Santos-Batista.
Police said on Friday night they received information that Dotson was in the 1600 block of Long Drive in Springettsbury Township.
At approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the York City Police Department, U.S. Marshals Task Force, York County Drug Task Force, and York County Probation department executed a search warrant on the home.
During the search, Dotson and Kimberly Metz were located inside, according to authorities. Officials said evidence related to the homicide of Santos-Batista was recovered. Dotson and Metz were taken into custody and transported to central booking for arraignment, police said.
Dotson is charged with criminal homicide and Metz is charged with hindering apprehension, according to police.
Update, 6/23, 8:40 a.m.: Santos-Batista's death has been ruled a homicide via gunshot wound to the head, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
His family has been notified.
Update, 6/22, 6:54 a.m.: The victim has been identified as Willmar Santos-Batista, 33, of York City, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
Previously:
A shooting in York City on Sunday night has left one man dead.
At approximately 9:45 p.m. on June 20, York City Police responded to the area of South West Street and West Mason Avenue on reports of shots fired. At the scene, officers discovered a 33-year-old male victim who had injuries related to the shooting. The victim was taken to WellSpan York Hospital and later died from his injuries.
An autopsy has been scheduled for 8 a.m. on June 22 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the York City Police Department.
