Tragic Thanksgiving Morning Fire Leads to Deaths of Corkney “CJ” Morgan Jr. and Meghan Wiekerson

On Thanksgiving morning, a seemingly routine call to a small house fire turned into a horrific discovery that would forever change the lives of everyone involved. As firefighters raced to the scene, they found something far worse than what they expected: inside the home, Corkney “CJ” Morgan Jr. and Meghan Wiekerson, both 36 years old, were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Tragically, CJ was already dead by the time emergency responders arrived, and despite immediate medical intervention, Meghan succumbed to her injuries shortly after at the hospital.

The shock and sadness felt by their families, friends, and community are overwhelming. CJ and Meghan were not just victims of violence—they were parents, loved ones, and integral parts of the lives around them. Their loss is felt deeply by all who knew them.

What makes this tragedy even more unimaginable is the fate of their two young children, who were found inside the home, miraculously unharmed. In the midst of their parents’ deaths, these children now face a future defined by grief and loss. They will have to navigate a world without the comfort and love that CJ and Meghan would have provided. The thought of these young ones left to process such a heartbreaking tragedy is a pain felt by the community and those who care for them.

As investigators work tirelessly to determine the cause of the fire and to piece together the events that led to this devastating loss, we are left asking: How did this happen? Why did two innocent lives, full of potential and love, have to be taken in such a senseless act of violence? The answers are unclear, but the pain is real, and it echoes in the hearts of everyone affected.

We offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of CJ and Meghan. No words can truly heal the wounds left by such a loss, but we hope that in the days ahead, those who loved them will find strength in their memories, and in the support of one another.

As the children of CJ and Meghan are left to cope with the aftermath, we can only hope they will find solace in the love and care of those around them. May they be surrounded by a community that supports them as they grow and heal in the face of such unimaginable sorrow.

May CJ and Meghan rest in peace, their spirits remembered, and may their children find the resilience and strength to navigate this incredibly difficult chapter in their lives.