On a warm Tuesday evening in Oklahoma City, the life of a young Black/African American man, Steven Morgan Jr., was tragically cut short. At 19 years old, Steven became the city's 31st homicide victim of 2017. The fatal incident occurred on June 13, 2017, at the Brookwood Apartments in the southwestern part of the city. Around 9:15 p.m., police were called to the scene where they discovered Morgan with critical gunshot wounds.
He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be too severe, and he died shortly after arriving.
The investigation into the shooting suggested that it was not a random act of violence. In the days following the incident, a suspect was identified and apprehended. De Abray Reese, who was 21 years old at the time, was arrested in connection with Morgan's death. The arrest was made following a traffic stop. Reese was subsequently charged with first-degree murder.
The community mourned the loss of Steven Morgan Jr., remembering him as a vibrant and joyful individual. Tributes and memorials were established in his honor as friends and family grappled with the sudden and violent end to a young life. Authorities continued their investigation to ensure that justice would be served for Steven and his grieving family.
