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Denver – The unjustified shooting of Adil Dghoughi still weighs heavy on the hearts of many, as loved ones demand accountability for the slaying of the 31-year-old.
Adil Dghoughi was shot and killed Monday, October 11, in what relatives are now describing as an “execution-style” slaying. Adil, described as a “friendly and outgoing” person by his girlfriend Sarah Todd, was murdered less than thirty minutes after leaving her residence early Monday morning.
Sarah and Adil, who met in Austin, Texas, were together for nearly a year and a half prior to Monday’s shooting.
“He was the kind of person that could be anywhere and never be a stranger,” Todd told Morocco World News describing Dghoughi.
According to Todd, Adil departed from her home in Maxwell, Texas at roughly 3:07 AM. Just 23 minutes later, emergency services received a phone call reporting Adil had been shot at 101 Tina’s Trail in Martindale, an adjacent city. The shooter, 65-year old Terry Turner, allegedly walked up to Adil’s window where he shot him “point-blank” with his gun.
Although reported as a “confrontation” by the sheriff’s office press release Monday, sources report Adil’s window was rolled up at the time of the shooting, indicating Turner exchanged little to no words with Adil before killing him.
Local police in the small Texas town have provided little detail on the situation, and investigators are reportedly ignoring phone calls from friends, family, and concerned citizens. According to sources familiar with the case, while Dghoughi was parked in Turner’s driveway, his windows remained locked and his car was in reverse at the time of the shooting.
Relatives believe the 31-year old was likely attempting to find a signal for his GPS at the time he was shot and killed near Turner’s residence. According to online public records, Turner is an electrician and sources believe he shares personal ties and is neighbors with police officers in the town.
Nearly a week after his death, Adil’s loved ones continue to demand accountability for Turner’s criminal act . Local investigators informed Todd the case would still need to be presented to a grand jury, and the investigation could potentially take “several months” to complete.
Relatives and the Moroccan community are demanding justice from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. The department’s Facebook post reporting the shooting was flooded with #JusticeforAdil as people around the world stood in solidarity with Adil and demanded action from investigators. As of October 16, over $22,000 has been donated to a GoFundMe started to cover the costs of Adil’s funeral and repatriation to Morocco.
Meanwhile, Terry Turner continues to walk free through the town of Martindale after taking Adil’s life. Many are waiting for justice to be served in the Texas town, as Adil’s family continues to mourn a heartbreaking loss. Relatives of Adil have reached out to the 400+1 activist group, which will be mobilizing protests to demand justice for Adil.
