The Liberty County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) continues to investigate the shooting death of Christopher Jorgenson. So far, the investigation shows that a subject who had fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement officers had information in reference to this crime. The LSCO CID Investigators were able to identify the subject as Danel Joseph Luken, W/M, DOB: 07/12/1966. It was determined that Luken had a Pardons and Parole warrant as well as eight ( felony warrants from Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Luken was also shown to be a registered sex offender who had fled the Houston area without reporting. On May 3, 2022, the LCSO CID received information that Luken had returned to the crime scene location and was preparing to flee the area. The LCSO SRT members along with assistance from LCSO CID arrived at the residence and took Luken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Liberty County Jail for the outstanding warrants with other charges pending. Upon further investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for the arrest of Edwin Thomas Baty, W/M, DOB: 09/01/1967 for the offense of Murder. Baty was taken into custody at his residence without incident. He was transported to the Liberty County Jail. Daniel Luken’s warrant charges: Pardon and Parole – Parole Violation Houston County Warrants: Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle Aggravated Robbery Terroristic Threat Theft of a Firearm (4 charges)
LUKEN, DANIEL
LUKEN, DANIEL
DOB-1966-07-12
AGE-55 years old
HEIGHT-5' 9"
HAIR-Blond or Strawberry
EYES-Blue
WEIGHT-100 lbs
RACE-White
SEX-Male
BOOKED on - 2022-05-03
Booking Details:::::
BATY EDWIN THOMAS
DOB-1967-09-01
AGE-54 years old
HEIGHT-5' 10"
HAIR-Blond or Strawberry
EYES-Blue
WEIGHT-175 lbs
RACE-White
SEX-Male
ADDRESS- Liberty TX 77575
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Charges::::
Charge Description-MURDER
Jurisdiction
Bond Details- Set by Judge
Bond Amount- $100000.00
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Liberty County Sheriff’s Office- investigating after an argument over a truck involving three men ended with the death of one them.
The shooting took place on Sunday, May 1 shortly before midnight. A Liberty County Sheriff's Office investigator responded to Country Road 126 in South Liberty County. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an argument between Christopher Aaron Jorgensen and Alvin Ray Zachary. Zachary is a “close friend” of Edward Thomas Baty. Baty is accused of shooting and killing. Jorgensen, according to a Liberty County Sheriff’s office release. Police said three houses sit on one piece of property where the shooting took place. Baty and Zachary lived in one of those houses, and Jorgensen lived in another. At some point, Jorgensen and Zachary began arguing when Jorgenson said that Baty and Zachary damaged his pick-up truck. It is unclear where the three men were when the argument started. During the argument, Baty ran into his house with Jorgenson chasing after him. Baty got into his bedroom, locked the door and got a 12-gauge shotgun, according to the release. Jorgensen was “allegedly” trying to break the door down but stopped after a short time. Baty thought Jorgensen had left and opened the door. When he opened it, he saw Jorgensen was still there and coming after him. Baty shot at Jorgensen twice, according to the release. At the time, Baty did not know if any of the shots hit Jorgensen because Jorgensen ran outside into the yard. Baty told police he went to the front door and saw Jorgensen coming after him once again. Baty fired a third shot that killed Jorgensen, according to the release At this time, no charges have been filed.
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