Larry Joe Guerra, a 25-year-old Hispanic male from Wharton, Texas, tragically lost his life on November 25, 2021. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving night at the Meadows Apartments in Wharton. Guerra was shot 15 times during a robbery attempt and later succumbed to his injuries at OakBend Medical Center. The Wharton Police Department responded to the scene around 11:45 p.m., where they found Guerra critically injured.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The investigation into Guerra's death led to the arrest of two suspects. Daveon Marqui Allen, a 27-year-old African American male from Hungerford, was identified as a primary suspect. Allen was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the deadly shooting, along with two outstanding arrest warrants for Aggravated Assault – Deadly Weapon and Cruelty to Animals/Non-Livestock. Shortly after the incident, Allen initially agreed to a lesser charge with parole eligibility but later withdrew the plea, opting to stand trial. The jury deliberated for just 45 minutes before finding Allen guilty of capital murder and sentencing him to life without parole.
Nathaniel Ford Allen, a 26-year-old African American male from Wharton, was also arrested in connection with the case. He was charged with capital murder and is expected to stand trial early next year. The Wharton Police Department continues to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The tragic death of Larry Joe Guerra has left a lasting impact on the Wharton community. Guerra, who worked in the automotive industry as an upholsterer, was remembered by family and friends as a loving father, husband, and son. His untimely death has sparked conversations about community safety and the need for justice for victims of violent crimes.
