Stacy Darrell Vaughn, a 32-year-old man from Texarkana, Texas, tragically lost his life on April 9, 2015. Vaughn was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire in the early hours of the morning in the 2000 block of West 16th Street. When police arrived at the scene, they found Vaughn lying in the street with a gunshot wound to his upper chest. The suspect, identified as Joshua D.
Ray, 25, had fled the scene on foot but was later located and taken into custody.
According to police reports, there was a disturbance around 7:45 a.m. in the area around Taco Bell in the 1600 block of New Boston Road, where Vaughn was seen with a gun. Two semi-automatic handguns were recovered at the scene. Vaughn was pronounced dead at the scene, and Ray was expected to be charged with criminal homicide.
The investigation into Vaughn's death continued as detectives worked to determine the exact cause of the shooting. The case highlighted the ongoing issues of gun violence and public safety in Texarkana, leading to increased efforts by local law enforcement to address such incidents and prevent future occurrences.
Vaughn, who was a cook and a member of the Gate for the Sheep Church, is survived by his two daughters, Kierstyn and Alexius Vaughn, and his son, Davionte Vaughn, all of whom reside in Texarkana. His death was a significant loss to his family and the community, and his memory continues to be honored by those who knew him.
