HARKER HEIGHTS, TX — UPDATE:
The suspect in a double homicide investigation has been charged with capital murder.
On October 1, 2020, Jerry W. Baker, 36 was taken into custody by Harker Heights Police related to a double homicide investigation that occurred at a residence located in the 2500 block of Red Fern Drive in Harker Heights, TX.
On October 2, 2020, Jerry W. Baker was charged with Capital Murder and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke with a bond set at $2,000,000.
He is now being transported to the Bell County Jail.
The Harker Heights Police Department would like to thank the Copperas Cove Police Department, Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol, and the community of Harker Heights and surrounding communities for their assistance and cooperation. Investigation is ongoing by the Harker Heights Police Criminal Investigation Division.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Harker Heights Police have released the names of the two victims of a double homicide.
On September 30 2020 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Harker Heights Police Department received a call from the Copperas Cove Police Department stating that a citizen requested a welfare check at a residence located in the 2500 block of Red Fern Drive, Harker Heights, TX.
Officers responded to the address and knocks at the door were met with no response. Concern for the welfare of the occupants inside, the officers were required to forcibly enter the home and discovered two gunshot victims who were deceased.
The two gunshot victims have been identified as mother and son, Gina David Kearney, age 55 and Michael David, age 35.
This incident is being investigated as murder and one suspect is in custody pending arraignment.
Preliminary investigation concludes that this is an isolated incident and that there is no danger to the community.
If anyone has information pertaining to this investigation, please contact the Harker Heights Criminal Investigation Division at 254-953-5400.
