Clarence Gene Colquitt Jr., a 32-year-old man from Corrigan, Texas, tragically lost his life on July 22, 2020. Colquitt was shot and killed by Wesley Lavoy Wooten, a 25-year-old resident of Corrigan. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Ben Franklin Street while Colquitt was reportedly doing laundry. According to anonymous sources, Colquitt was shot from behind.
The Corrigan Police Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety were involved in the investigation.
The following day, Wesley Wooten was arrested and charged with the murder of Clarence Colquitt. Wooten later pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced on November 9, 2021. The Texas Rangers Division assisted with the investigation, and the case drew significant attention from local law enforcement and the community.
The tragic death of Clarence Colquitt and the subsequent legal proceedings against Wesley Wooten highlight the serious nature of the crime and the efforts of law enforcement to bring justice to the victim and his family. The case serves as a reminder of the impact of violent crime on small communities and the importance of thorough investigations to ensure accountability.
