Dominic Tra’Juan Castro, a three-year-old boy from Wichita Falls, Texas, tragically died on May 18, 2016. Dominic was born on August 31, 2012, to Damaion Maurice Fleming II and Veronica Renee Castro. His death was the result of a fatal shooting incident.
The incident occurred at the family's travel trailer near Vasthi, Texas. George Coty Wayman, Dominic's 18-year-old stepfather, was charged with capital murder and criminal trespass in connection with Dominic's death.
According to reports, Wayman allegedly shot Dominic in the back of the head after becoming upset that the boy was jumping on a bed. Wayman reportedly pointed the gun at Dominic and threatened to shoot him if he didn't stop jumping.
Wayman was arrested and held on a bond exceeding $500,000. The case drew significant attention due to the tragic nature of the incident and the young age of the victim. The investigation revealed that several people were present at the home during the shooting, but evidence did not match witness statements, leading to Wayman's charges.
The loss of Dominic Tra’Juan Castro deeply affected his family and the community, leaving behind a grieving family and unanswered questions about the circumstances leading to his death.
