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Dana Morgan Jr.

Case from Carlinville, IL dated Jul 12, 2023

Victim Details

Dana Morgan Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Carlinville

IL

2023-07-12

37

Dana

Morgan Jr.

Yes

07/02/2026

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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 ...
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  • FOX 2: UPDATE: Suspect in Carlinville, Illinois murder in custody
  • Evans apprehended after 20-hour search, charged with First-Degree ...
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    I came across Dana’s story today, and I can't stop thinking about the kind of person he must have ... ...Read More
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    I keep thinking about Dana Morgan Jr.'s love for welding and working on his truck. It's a reminder o... ...Read More
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