Sylvester Dixon, a 30-year-old man from Waco, Texas, was shot and killed during a domestic disturbance at his home in the 1600 block of North 16th Street on February 11, 2021. Dixon was found with a gunshot wound to his upper torso and died at the hospital despite medical care. His stepson, 17-year-old Judarius Degrate, was arrested at the scene; reports say the shooting followed a heated argument and Degrate admitted to the shooting during interviews with law enforcement. Authorities described the incident as isolated while continuing their inquiry into the circumstances.

This case devastated Dixon’s family and the local community. If anyone knew Sylvester, his household, or was in the area that night and can share information, please come forward.