Help for Jonah Pandiani’s family.
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Our brother, Jonah Pandiani was unexpectedly taken from us on April 3rd, 2021. He was a wonderful friend, son, brother, nephew, and grandson who will be dearly missed. At the young age of 19 years old. I am asking for donations to help with the unexpected costs that has come across our family. Jonah was one of the most solid loving young boys I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, and the pleasure to call my brother. Anything helps, even if it’s just a share. Thank you in advance for your support.
UPDATE--Manslaughter charge in Quality Inn Shooting. Lower part of the press release from RPD names victim and suspect who was released on Citation. RUTLAND CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: Suspicious Death Investigation- Update
CASE #:21RL02652
Police investigate suspicious death in Rutland
RUTLAND, Vt. (Saturday, April 3, 2021) — The Rutland City Police Department, with assistance from the Vermont State Police, is investigating the suspicious death of a 19-year-old man Saturday morning, April 3, 2021.
Police were called at 6:39 a.m. Saturday to the Quality Inn, 253 S. Main St., for a report of a deceased adult man. Responding authorities located the victim in a room at the motel. At this time, the death appears suspicious.
The Rutland City Police Department’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations with assistance from the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Narcotics Investigation Unit, and the Crime Scene Search Team are presently involved in this ongoing investigation.
The investigation is in its initial stages. The victim’s body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. The identity of the victim will be released following notification of next of kin, and further investigation.
Anyone with information that might be relevant to the case is asked to contact the Rutland City Police Department at [phone redacted], or the Vermont State Police in Rutland at [phone redacted]. Tips also may be submitted anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
No additional details are currently available. Updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
UPDATE April 4,2021
The investigation into this suspicious death included numerous interviews and search warrant executions lasting late into the night on April 3, 2021.
The investigation revealed that Kahliq Richardson age 18 shot Jonah Pandiani age 19 with a firearm while both persons were together in a motel room. Kahlig Richardson fled the scene after the shooting.
Jonah Pandiani was pronounced deceased on scene after the arrival of the police and regional Ambulance Service and was transported to The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of his death.
Later in the afternoon on April 3, 2021 Kahliq Richardson turned himself into Police Detectives. Kahliq Richardson was taken into custody for the shooting and Jonah Pandiani’s death.
A Superior Court Judge was provided an Affidavit supporting probable cause that Kahliq Richardson committed the Offense of Manslaughter when he shot Jonah Pandiani with the firearm. The Superior Court Judge ordered Kahliq Richardson be released from police custody with court conditions and a citation to appear in Superior Court on Monday April 5, 2021.
By order of the court, Kahliq Richardson was released from police custody and the body of Jonah Pandiani was transported to The OCME pending and autopsy.
Anyone with information that might be relevant to the case is asked to contact the Rutland City Police Department at [phone redacted], or the Vermont State Police in Rutland at [phone redacted]. Tips also may be submitted anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
UPDATE--Manslaughter charge in Quality Inn Shooting. Lower part of the press release from RPD names victim and suspect who was released on Citation. RUTLAND CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: Suspicious Death Investigation- Update
CASE #:21RL02652
Police investigate suspicious death in Rutland
RUTLAND, Vt. (Saturday, April 3, 2021) — The Rutland City Police Department, with assistance from the Vermont State Police, is investigating the suspicious death of a 19-year-old man Saturday morning, April 3, 2021.
Police were called at 6:39 a.m. Saturday to the Quality Inn, 253 S. Main St., for a report of a deceased adult man. Responding authorities located the victim in a room at the motel. At this time, the death appears suspicious.
The Rutland City Police Department’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations with assistance from the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Narcotics Investigation Unit, and the Crime Scene Search Team are presently involved in this ongoing investigation.
The investigation is in its initial stages. The victim’s body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. The identity of the victim will be released following notification of next of kin, and further investigation.
Anyone with information that might be relevant to the case is asked to contact the Rutland City Police Department at [phone redacted], or the Vermont State Police in Rutland at [phone redacted]. Tips also may be submitted anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
No additional details are currently available. Updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
UPDATE April 4,2021
The investigation into this suspicious death included numerous interviews and search warrant executions lasting late into the night on April 3, 2021.
The investigation revealed that Kahliq Richardson age 18 shot Jonah Pandiani age 19 with a firearm while both persons were together in a motel room. Kahlig Richardson fled the scene after the shooting.
Jonah Pandiani was pronounced deceased on scene after the arrival of the police and regional Ambulance Service and was transported to The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of his death.
Later in the afternoon on April 3, 2021 Kahliq Richardson turned himself into Police Detectives. Kahliq Richardson was taken into custody for the shooting and Jonah Pandiani’s death.
A Superior Court Judge was provided an Affidavit supporting probable cause that Kahliq Richardson committed the Offense of Manslaughter when he shot Jonah Pandiani with the firearm. The Superior Court Judge ordered Kahliq Richardson be released from police custody with court conditions and a citation to appear in Superior Court on Monday April 5, 2021.
By order of the court, Kahliq Richardson was released from police custody and the body of Jonah Pandiani was transported to The OCME pending and autopsy.
Anyone with information that might be relevant to the case is asked to contact the Rutland City Police Department at [phone redacted], or the Vermont State Police in Rutland at [phone redacted]. Tips also may be submitted anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Organizer and beneficiary
Allie Paige
Organizer
Rutland, VT
Kim Pandiani
Beneficiary
