Just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 14-year-old D’Uwan Morgan sat in his St. Louis County bedroom playing video games — entirely unaware he was moments away from becoming an innocent casualty in a violent confrontation outside his home. What followed was a shocking burst of gunfire exchanged between two groups of teenagers that claimed his life in a way no teen should ever face.
D’Uwan, a freshman at Northview High School, was struck by a stray bullet that pierced his room during the chaos unfolding on Hobkirk Drive in Glasgow Village, an unincorporated part of North County. His mother and two younger brothers were home at the time but, mercifully, weren’t physically harmed. Neighbors described the scene as frenzied — masked teens scrambling away after the shots rang out.
Authorities believe D’Uwan was not the intended target. The gunfight reportedly erupted between rival teen groups outside the residence. Police arrived to find the boy fatally wounded inside. He died at the scene. Officers say several homes in the immediate area also showed bullet damage, though no additional injuries were reported.
Neighbors recount nightmarish moments: one witness, Mary Glaser, told reporters she heard the first “pop,” then more, and felt trapped in a war-zone-like situation unfolding on quiet Hobkirk Drive. She watched in horror as groups dispersed into shadows — one of dozens of masked figures vanishing into the dark.
In the wake of D’Uwan’s death, grief and frustration have swept through the neighborhood. As the school district scrambled to respond, crisis teams were deployed to Northview and Ackerman schools to support students and staff. The faculty released a message acknowledging how long D’Uwan had been part of the school community and urging compassion and openness in dialogue.
Local leaders and organizations have used this tragedy to call renewed attention to gun violence prevention. Precious Jones, whose own family has been affected by violence, emphasized that guns have become too accessible and argued strongly for conflict de-escalation tools and stricter gun laws. “A bullet has no name on it,” she said. It’s not just about punishment — communities need support, resources, and a chance to heal.
Meanwhile, the investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been made. Police urge anyone with information to step forward — anonymously if needed — so D’Uwan’s family might find answers and justice. A life so young, ended in a flash of violence — and a community left searching for closure.