On May 13, 2024, at approximately 12:31 p.m., Waco Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of South 12th Street in Waco, Texas. Upon arrival, they discovered 18-year-old Anthony Powe suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers initiated life-saving measures before Powe was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident occurred outside an apartment complex, marking the sixth homicide in Waco for the year 2024.
The Waco Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation and appealed to the public for assistance in identifying and locating the suspect involved. Despite these efforts, no description of the suspect was initially available, and the perpetrator remained at large.
Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the Waco Police Department at 254-750-7500 or to submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 254-753-HELP (4357), offering a potential reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
In the wake of his tragic death, an obituary for Anthony A. Powe Jr. was published, noting his birth on July 12, 2005, in Fort Worth, Texas, and his subsequent move to Waco, where he continued his education. The obituary highlights his loving nature, his passion for clothes, shoes, and hair, and his deep affection for his family.
