Christopher Dwayne Yakim, 37, was shot and killed after an argument at his South Bend apartment on September 28, 2022. The dispute began earlier that evening at a gas station between Yakim and his girlfriend. She called Jerrod Rakeem Sanders for a ride back to the residence they shared in the 2100 block of South Michigan Street. When Sanders arrived, an argument broke out between Yakim, who was standing on the porch, and Sanders. Yakim went inside and closed the door; Sanders allegedly warned him not to turn his back and then fired three shots through the closed door. Yakim was taken to Memorial Hospital, where he died of his wounds.

Sanders fled but was arrested the next day in Berrien County, Michigan and charged with murder with a firearm enhancement. He was awaiting extradition back to Indiana to face charges. Yakim, born October 31, 1984, in Niles, worked as a forklift operator and is remembered by family for his smile and love of life.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Christopher, please come forward with tips.