Damon L. Morgan Jr., an 18-year-old African American male, was shot and killed on April 4, 2021, in East Waco. The shooting happened about 4 p.m. at the intersection of JJ Flewellen Road and Lenox Street. Damon was found with a gunshot wound, taken to the hospital, and later died from his injuries.

Waco police described the shooting as gang-related and said Damon was targeted because of a prior incident. The investigation produced two arrests: Vincent Snell was taken into custody on April 30, and Omarion Mayes was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force on May 27. Both were charged and later indicted on murder counts in connection with Damon’s death.

This case underscores the human cost of gang violence in the area and the call from authorities for community cooperation to address its causes. If anyone knew Damon or has information about the shooting, please come forward.