The Waco community is mourning the tragic loss of 40-year-old Thomas Earl Talton, who was identified by the Waco Police Department as the man fatally shot on Colcord Avenue early Monday morning. His death marks the city’s tenth homicide of 2025 and has sparked a full-scale investigation as authorities work urgently to find answers. The news has left residents shaken as violence continues to impact neighborhoods across the city.
The deadly incident unfolded in the early hours of November 17, when police received a distressing report around 1:20 a.m. A concerned caller alerted authorities that a person was lying motionless on the ground along Colcord Avenue. Officers and emergency medical personnel rushed to the location, where they discovered Mr. Talton unresponsive. Upon assessment, authorities confirmed he had suffered a gunshot wound. Despite immediate attempts to administer life-saving measures, his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Waco Police have stated that no suspect is currently in custody, a detail that intensifies concern within the community. Detectives are dedicating significant resources to this case, treating it as a high-priority homicide investigation. Their efforts are focused on collecting evidence, interviewing potential witnesses, and working to uncover the motive behind the shooting. Investigators are working through every possible lead as they attempt to reconstruct the events that led to Mr. Talton’s tragic death.
As the investigation develops, the police are urging the public to come forward with any information that may help solve the case. Even small details, they stressed, could prove vital in identifying a suspect or clarifying the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are calling on residents, neighbors, and anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident to speak up if they noticed anything unusual or heard gunfire.
For those who may be hesitant to reveal their identity, Waco Crime Stoppers offers a secure and anonymous way to submit tips. Individuals can call 254-753-4357 to provide information, and anonymity is fully protected. If the information supplied leads directly to an arrest, the tipster may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000, an incentive designed to encourage community involvement.
The death of Thomas Earl Talton has cast a somber shadow over Waco, underscoring the urgency of addressing violent crime and supporting efforts to bring justice to victims and their families. As investigators continue their work, the community stands united in hope that answers will soon emerge and that justice will be served for Mr. Talton and those who loved him.
