Waco Police Identify Victim in Colcord Avenue Homicide
Thomas Earl Talton Obituary, Death New – The Waco Police Department has officially identified the man who was fatally shot and found on Colcord Avenue early Monday morning. The victim was named as Thomas Earl Talton, 40 years old. His death is currently being investigated as the tenth homicide recorded in Waco during 2025.
The incident that led to the discovery of Mr. Talton’s body occurred in the early hours of November 17th. At approximately 1:20 a.m., officers from the Waco Police Department were dispatched to Colcord Avenue after receiving a call from a concerned individual reporting that a person was lying unresponsive on the ground.
Upon arrival at the scene, police and emergency medical personnel found Mr. Talton. Immediate assessment confirmed that the 40-year-old man had sustained a gunshot wound. Despite the rapid intervention and the immediate attempts to perform life-saving measures by the emergency team, Mr. Talton’s injuries proved fatal, and he was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The Waco Police Department has confirmed a critical detail in their ongoing investigation: no suspect connected with the shooting is currently in custody. Detectives are treating the case as a top priority homicide investigation and are actively working to piece together the events that led to Mr. Talton’s death. The current focus is on gathering evidence, establishing a motive, and identifying the individual or individuals responsible for the shooting.
As the investigation into this significant act of violence continues, the Waco Police Department is appealing directly to the public for assistance. They are urging anyone in the community who may possess information regarding the shooting to contact them immediately.
The department has provided a dedicated channel for anonymous tips through Waco Crime Stoppers at 254-753-4357. The police emphasize that individuals can provide information anonymously, and if the tip proves critical and leads directly to an arrest in the case, the tipster may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The death of Thomas Earl Talton is a solemn event that adds to the city’s unfortunate tally of homicides this year. The police are committed to a thorough investigation to bring justice for Mr. Talton and provide clarity and safety to the Waco community. The successful identification of the victim is the first major step in what is expected to be a complex process of solving the city’s tenth homicide of the year.
