Jeffrey Morgan, 17, was fatally shot on the evening of Saturday, February 7, 2015, near the intersection of West Waterman and Peach Streets in Dumas, Arkansas. Shots rang out at about 9:35 p.m.; a passing motorist found two wounded teenagers and took them to a local hospital. Jeffrey was pronounced dead on arrival. An 18-year-old companion was seriously injured and later transferred to a Pine Bluff medical center.

Authorities identified a suspect the next day when 20- or 21-year-old Todd Thompson arranged his surrender with the Arkansas State Police in Pine Bluff. He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, first-degree battery, and four counts of aggravated assault related to shots fired at four other youths who were present but not physically injured. Bond was set at $500,000.

Jeffrey’s older brother remembered him as energetic and kind-hearted, a sports fan who loved football and basketball, enjoyed joking and dancing, and tried to brighten other people’s days. If anyone knew Jeffrey or has information about that night, please share what you know.