On August 20, 2023, 49-year-old Scharhonda Kay Baker was fatally shot in Denison, Texas. The shooting also wounded three other people and triggered an immediate investigation by the Denison Police Department. Authorities identified and arrested three juvenile suspects in connection with the incident, but the motive has not been disclosed.

Scharhonda was born May 3, 1974, in Denison to Barbara Baker and Jimmie Foster. She graduated from Denison High School and was remembered by her community as bright and outgoing; funeral services were held at Trinity Lighthouse Church in Denison. The Denison Police Department continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Scharhonda or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.