A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 27 years in prison on Tuesday for the death of his friend following a dispute over $40, according to court records. In March 2022, Jaron Bryce Morgan and his friend, Dvonte Sutton, 21, both from Dickinson, Texas, met to resolve a disagreement over money.
The confrontation quickly turned tragic. Records indicate that Morgan, along with his girlfriend, had arranged to meet Sutton. The two men got into a heated argument, which escalated. Authorities say that after the incident, Morgan left the scene with his girlfriend, leaving Sutton fatally injured. Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended Morgan and his girlfriend shortly after.
According to the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, Morgan’s girlfriend had driven him to meet Sutton for what was intended to be a resolution of their disagreement.
Court records indicate that during a physical struggle between Jaron Bryce Morgan and Dvonte Sutton, Morgan allegedly reached into his sweatshirt and took out a handgun. Morgan’s girlfriend reportedly tried to intervene by attempting to take the gun, but was unsuccessful. According to the affidavit, a single shot was then fired, which tragically resulted in Sutton’s death.
“Morgan appeared to have confronted Sutton with the expectation of physical violence and, by witness’ accounts, returned to the confrontation after it was deescalated,” according to the affidavit. “Morgan also appears to intentionally have brought a firearm to this physical confrontation.”
Court testimony indicated that the angle of the gunshot wound suggested Dvonte Sutton may have been in a vulnerable position, possibly on his knees, with the shooter standing above him when the shot was fired.
Jaron Bryce Morgan faced a sentencing range of five to 99 years in prison for his role in the incident. Because the jury determined that a deadly weapon was involved in the case, Morgan will be required to serve at least 50% of his 27-year sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
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