Dana Andrew Morgan Jr., 37, was shot and killed on July 12, 2023, in the 1000 block of Johnson Street in Carlinville, Illinois. First responders treated him at the scene and he was taken to Carlinville Area Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities identified 36-year-old Shawn M. Evans as a suspect; a $2 million warrant was issued and, after a 20-hour search involving multiple agencies, Evans was arrested on July 13. Evans faced charges that included first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.

Born August 26, 1985, to Dana Morgan Sr. and Karen Eller, Morgan graduated from Palmyra High School and worked in construction and auto repair. He enjoyed welding, four-wheeling, and working on his truck, and lived with his niece Addison and nephew Dylan. He is survived by his fiancée Victoria Rose Brennan, his parents, siblings Megan, Jason, and Nathan Morgan, daughters Haley Whitworth and Maleaha Morgan, and other relatives; a GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses.

Are there witnesses or local readers who remember seeing anything in the Johnson Street area on the evening of July 12, 2023?