Rabat – Texas security services finally arrested today, October 22, the main perpetrator behind the murder of Adil Dghoughi, a Moroccan man who lived in the US.
An anonymous source confirmed the news today, in a statement to Morocco World News.
Sarah Todd, Adil’s girlfriend, additionally confirmed the news to MWN, sharing information on the suspect.
The shooter is identified as a 65-year old white male, Terry Turner, a Texas resident.
A statement from the Caldwell County Sherif’s office said that detectives have thoroughly conducted various interviews, and issued multiple search warrants as part of the investigation into the murder.
“Detectives reached out to Terry Turner’s attorney and were advised that Turner would be turning himself in at the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. Terry Tuner was taken into custody on October 22, 2021.”
The sheriff’s office emphasized that the investigation is still active and ongoing.
MWN sources disclosed information showing Terry Duane Turner being held in police custody at the Caldwell County Jail.
The arrest occurred nearly two weeks after the murder, sparking massive outrage among the Moroccan community, regionally and worldwide, criticizing the lack of a police response following the murder.
Adil Dghoughi was murdered in cold blood on Monday, October 11, by Terry Turner following what police described as a “confrontation” between the two men.
Initial data said that Turner confronted Dghoughi for sitting in a parked car near his residence in Martindale, a small town in Texas.
However, sources revealed that Adil’s window was rolled up at the time of the shooting, indicating Turner exchanged little to no words with the victim before shooting him in cold blood.
The data suggested that Turner allegedly walked up to Adil’s window where he shot him “point-blank” with his gun.
The murder sparked outrage worldwide, particularly because the perpetrator was not arrested by authorities, who cited the “Stand Your Ground” law, sometimes described as “shoot first laws” that allow US citizens to use firearms whenever they feel “threatened.” These laws rose to national promise after the murder of 17-year old highschool student Trayvon Martin. .
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The lack of legal procedure against the murderer prompted plans for protests.
On Thursday, the Austin Chapter of the Council on American-Isamic Relations (CAIR) announced its decision to hold an interfaith prayer and a protest this weekend to pay tribute to the victim.
“We hope this prayer vigil will offer some solace not only to the family members and friends of Adil in the wake of this tragedy but also to encourage law enforcement to properly investigate this case as it should have been,” stated CAIR-Austin Government Affairs Manager William White.
The news of the murder went viral only after MWN published the news, along with exclusive information provided by Adil Dghoughi’s girlfriend. The horrific details of the case once again raises questions regarding not only US police behavior, but also US media silencing stories when the victim is from an ethnic background.
Prior to making international headlines, the news of the murder was only reported by a few local media outlets in Texas, raising questions regarding the perpetrator’s lack of immediate arrest.
Adil Dghoughi’s family condemned the killing, highlighting Adil’s generosity and kindness towards people he knew throughout his lifetime.
“He was the kind of person that could be anywhere and never be a stranger,” Todd told MWN after his murder.
Adil’s relatives, neighbors, friends, and acquaintances have all described the victim as “friendly and outgoing.”
