On a Saturday morning, June 15, 2024, the life of 20-year-old Damarion Tishawn Thornton was tragically cut short in Eloy, Arizona. Thornton, a Black/African American male, was at the TA Truck Stop located at 2949 N. Toltec Rd. when violence erupted. At approximately 10:12 AM, the Eloy Police Department received a report of an active shooter at the location.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Thornton suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services from the Eloy Fire District quickly transported him to Banner Casa Grande Hospital in an effort to save his life. Despite their efforts, Damarion Thornton succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. His death, caused by gun violence, sent ripples of grief through his family and the community.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, officers at the scene were able to apprehend a suspect. The individual taken into custody was identified as 22-year-old Cary Davis Jr., also from Eloy. Davis was subsequently arrested and booked into the Pinal County Jail. He faces serious charges, including Second Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Disorderly Conduct with a Weapon. The Eloy Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating the incident, and at this time, they believe there are no other outstanding suspects and no ongoing threat to the public.
Damarion Thornton was born on September 12, 2003, in Mesa, Arizona. He had attended schools in Eloy and Casa Grande and was previously employed on the assembly line at Lucid Motors. He also enjoyed working in his family's food truck business. Known as a loyal young man, he had a passion for cars, the outdoors, and raising reptiles and dogs. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, who now mourn the loss of a life filled with potential.
