Maurice Mo Olajawaun Rogers, 36, of Odessa, Texas, was found shot to death inside his home in the 1000 block of East 36th Street on December 28, 2022. He worked as a commercial trucker for WTG Fuels and was described as devoted to his family and passionate about basketball.

Police say the shooting was carried out in retaliation for an attempted robbery involving Maurice’s juvenile sons. The affidavit states Harvey Gutierrez, 31, confessed and that he, Ashton Munoz, 18, and an unnamed 16-year-old carried out the shooting. Gutierrez was arrested and charged with murder; investigators were still looking for additional suspects as of the last update.

Maurice’s family and community continue to mourn his death. If anyone has information about the events leading up to or surrounding this killing, please come forward to the Odessa Police Department.