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Trial begins for Terre Haute man accused of murder

Dylan Morgan faces charges of murder, reckless homicide, and altering the scene of a crime.

Posted: Dec 17, 2019 3:03 PM
Updated: Dec 17, 2019 5:54 PM
Posted By: Staff Report

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The trial began for a man accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old.

Dylan Morgan faces charges of murder, reckless homicide, and altering the scene of a crime.

These charges are connected to an incident that happened in 2018.

LINK | DYLAN MORGAN'S CHARGES UPPED TO MURDER AFTER A WEEKEND SHOOTING

Authorities responded to a home on Cleveland Avenue in Terre Haute. Police say Morgan told them 18-year-old Gage Eup shot himself.

However, officials say the investigation revealed Morgan to be the shooter.

Morgan's trial began earlier Tuesday and is expected to last until Thursday.

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