Crime
Daveyonne Howard Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder of 11-Year-Old Darius “DJ” Dugas
Daveyonne Howard, a 22-year-old Houston man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the tragic 2022 shooting death of 11-year-old Darius “DJ” Dugas, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
The incident occurred on February 3, 2022, during a severe winter storm at an apartment complex in northeast Harris County. DJ had gone to his family’s car to retrieve his jacket when Howard, who was breaking into another vehicle nearby, was confronted by the car’s owner. In a panic, Howard opened fire, aiming at the car owner. Tragically, DJ was struck in the chest by one of the bullets.
Emergency responders rushed DJ to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. Days later, Howard was apprehended and charged with murder. Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty to the charges.
During a punishment hearing, Howard was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Under Texas law, he will be required to serve at least 20 years of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
“DJ’s life was stolen in a senseless act of violence, and today justice was served for his family,” said District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.