Superior Court Judge David Cates is pictured talking with County Council earlier this year. InkFreeNews file photo.

Staff Report

SYRACUSE – Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates died unexpectedly Wednesday.

Two people familiar with the circumstances confirmed his death early Thursday morning.

The Syracuse resident was elected in 2014 and was re-elected last month to another six-year term.

Cates’ wife, Kimberly Cates, is a member of the county council.

Emergency responders arrived at the couple’s home late Wednesday night.

No other details were immediately available.