Michael Dewayne Allen, 45, was found dead in the front yard of a home on Welch Street in Wichita Falls, Texas, on October 27, 2022. Police responded about 9 p.m. after reports of gunshots and discovered Allen’s body and another man who was transported to United Regional with survivable injuries.

Investigators identified 28-year-old Sidney Donnell Garcia of Wichita Falls as the suspect; a warrant was issued charging him with murder. The surviving victim later identified Garcia as the shooter. Bullet casings and witness statements were recovered at the scene. Garcia was indicted on one count of murder related to Allen’s death and faced additional charges tied to an August 2022 shooting; he was also charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. He was arrested on November 3, 2022, held on a substantial bond, and faced the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted.

The killing was the 15th homicide in Wichita Falls for 2022 and heavily affected Allen’s family and community, who remembered him as a loving, kind-hearted person who enjoyed time with loved ones. If anyone has information about the shooting or Allen’s last known movements, please come forward.