In Loving Memory of DonNino Morgan Jr. (Cj) and Meghan “Meme” Wiekerson A tragic loss on Thanksgiving morning
The Indianapolis community is mourning the heartbreaking and deeply tragic loss of DonNino Morgan Jr., lovingly known as Cj, and Meghan “Meme” Wiekerson, who both lost their lives on Thanksgiving morning under devastating circumstances. What should have been a day of gratitude and togetherness instead became a day marked by grief, shock, and unimaginable sorrow for their families and all who loved them.
Around 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Indianapolis Fire Department crews responded to a house fire with entrapment in the 3800 block of North Audubon Road on the city’s east side. What they found revealed a scene far more tragic than a fire alone. Minutes after the initial emergency call, a second call was dispatched for a “person shot” at the same location. As firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and rescue those inside, the full weight of the tragedy became clear.
Inside the home, first responders discovered Cj and Meghan (Meme) suffering from gunshot wounds. Cj was pronounced dead at the scene. Meghan, despite being rushed to the hospital, passed away shortly after her arrival. The Marion County Coroner’s Office has ruled Meghan’s death a homicide. Both victims leave behind grieving families, devastated friends, and a community struggling to make sense of this painful loss.
Amid the tragedy, there were small mercies. Fire crews rescued two young children from the burning home — just 1 and 3 years old. One child sustained a minor injury, but both were safely turned over to the Indianapolis Department of Child Services and later released to family. Their survival is a blessing in the midst of heartbreak, but the trauma of this event will live deeply with all who were touched by it.
The investigation into the fatal fire and shooting is active and complex. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed communication with the Whitestown Police Department regarding a vehicle and driver involved in a pursuit earlier that same day — a situation that may be connected to the ongoing homicide investigation. Authorities emphasize that details remain part of a dynamic, unfolding inquiry, and that charges stemming from the Whitestown pursuit are separate from the IMPD’s homicide case.
While the investigation seeks answers, the families of Cj and Meme are left to grapple with a reality no loved one should ever endure. Cj will be remembered as a beloved son, friend, and family man whose smile and spirit lit up every room he entered. Those who knew him say his heart was big, his loyalty unwavering, and his presence irreplaceable. Meme, at 36, was a loving mother, daughter, and friend — a woman full of life, compassion, and strength. Her love for her children and those closest to her shaped every part of who she was.
Together, their memories will live on in the stories shared, the laughter remembered, and the love they gave so freely. Their deaths leave a void that cannot be filled, but their lives — and the joy they brought into the world — will not be forgotten.
If you have any information about this tragic case, authorities urge you to contact IMPD Detective Larry Craciunoiu at 317-327-3475 or by email at larry.craciunoiu@indy.gov.
May Cj and Meme rest in eternal peace,
and may their families find strength, comfort, and healing in the days ahead.
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