In the early hours of Monday, Waco was jolted by its tenth homicide of the year. Police responded at about 1:20 a.m. to a call from the 2100 block of Colcord Avenue, where a man was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and EMS, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this point, the victim’s identity remains unknown, according to local law enforcement. This uncertainty is weighing heavily on the community, as people grapple with both loss and unanswered questions.
Waco police have launched a full-scale homicide investigation. Detectives are treating the case as a top priority, working to collect evidence, establish a motive, and figure out who pulled the trigger. No arrests have been made so far, and the department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you know something — anything — you’re encouraged to call Waco Crime Stoppers at 254-753-4357. Tips can be left anonymously, and in this case, they could be rewarded: there’s up to $2,000 available for information that leads to an arrest.
The fact that the victim hasn’t been identified has deepened the tragedy. It’s not just another crime stat — it’s someone’s family member, someone’s friend, someone’s life. For a community already wrestling with fear and grief, this latest shooting hits especially hard.
As the investigation continues, Waco residents are left hoping for two things: that police bring those responsible to justice, and that the identity of the victim comes to light so he can be remembered, mourned, and laid to rest properly.
This isn’t just about crime. It’s about a life taken too soon — and the people sent scrambling for meaning in the aftermath.
