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Life in Prison for Mounds Man Who Killed Friend

A federal jury convicted Kyle Quentin Sago, 32, of Mounds, Oklahoma, of first degree murder in Indian Country, two counts of felon in possession of ammunition, and causing death by using and discharging a firearm in the commission of first degree murder.

On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced Sago to life in prison plus 10 years. The sentence was handed down after a September federal jury conviction.

The crime occurred on July 25, 2020, within the Muscogee Nation reservation. A witness, victim Daniel Morgan’s girlfriend, identified Kyle Sago as having fired the shots that killed the victim.

According to the witness, Morgan introduced Sago as a good friend and explained that he had saved Sago years ago from a fire at a meth lab. The witness stated that Sago soon returned to the residence in a white sedan and demanded to speak with Morgan about ‘business.’ When Morgan walked outside, the witness heard multiple gunshots.

Sago shot at Morgan approximately four more times from the white sedan as the victim retreated around to the side of the house. Other witnesses called 911 and ran to assist. Morgan’s girlfriend also assisted and called the victim’s mother.

U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson said, ‘Kyle Sago committed an egregious, senseless crime when he took the life of Daniel Morgan.’ Johnson added, ‘While today’s sentence cannot rectify the loss of Mr. Morgan, it sends a message that the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners take seriously our mission to uphold justice.’

The FBI’s Oklahoma City Field Office and the Tulsa Police Department worked together to investigate the crime and bring Sago to justice. The sentence serves as a reminder that violent crime will not be tolerated in Indian Country.

Sago’s long history of drug use was cited by Judge Frizzell as a possible explanation for the murder. The judge reminded Sago of the tragedy caused by his actions not only for the family but also for Sago himself.

The family of Daniel Morgan attended the sentencing hearing, with his young daughter telling the court that her father was kind, nice, and that everyone relied on him. She said she missed his laugh and him being at her birthday parties. Other family members said they would never understand why Morgan’s friend would kill him, especially after Morgan saved him from a fire.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding justice in Indian Country and the devastating consequences of violent crime. The sentence brings closure to the family of Daniel Morgan and serves as a warning to those who would commit similar crimes in the future.