Dana Morgan Jr.

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 12, 2023, 37-year-old Dana Andrew Morgan Jr. of Carlinville, Illinois, was found with gunshot wounds in the 1000 block of Johnson Street around 7:20 p.m. First responders provided emergency treatment before transporting him to Carlinville Area Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities identified 36-year-old Shawn M. Evans as the suspect in the shooting. Evans was charged with first-degree murder, and a $2 million warrant was issued for his arrest. Following a 20-hour s ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dana Morgan Jr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Carlinville

    IL

    2023-07-12

    37

    Dana

    Morgan Jr.

    Yes

    12/09/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Is there any DNA evidence in the Dana case? I am curious to know if this type of evidence has been c... ...Read More
    05/26/2024
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    10/21/2023
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I pray for ... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
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