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Scotty Stephens

Case from Waco, TX dated Oct 24, 2021

Victim Details

Scotty Stephens

Male

Black / African American

Waco

TX

2021-10-24

25

Scotty

Stephens

07/13/2026

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Scotty Stephens, a 25-year-old male from Waco, Texas, tragically passed away on October 24, 2021. He was attending a trail ride party when he was shot by Deotis Gray, a 24-year-old suspect. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. at the 5400 block of Orchard Lane. Gray allegedly used an AK-47 to open fire on Stephens, who was fatally injured. Stephens was also struck by a fleeing vehicle as he was shot.

Following the shooting, the McLennan County Sheriff's Office arrested Gray on October 2 ...
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  • https://www.kwtx.com: Man struck, killed by vehicle after gunman opens fire near trail ride party
  • https://www.kwtx.com: Suspect in trail ride party shooting captured, charged with murder
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