Joanna Baker, 22, of San Antonio was fatally shot in the head on Thanksgiving night, November 24, 2022. She was taken to University Hospital in critical condition and died shortly after arrival. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office identified her and opened an investigation.

Authorities arrested 24-year-old Paris Shaw a few days after the shooting following a tip that he had been seen looking into vehicles in the 6000 block of De Zavala Road. An affidavit says Shaw emptied a few rounds from a gun, placed the weapon on Baker’s head and threatened to pull the trigger; a witness reported hearing four gunshots. Shaw told police he thought the clip was empty, while Joanna’s brother Chris Arnett believes the shooting was intentional. Shaw and Baker were reported to have been in a relationship and witnesses described Shaw as loud and belligerent before the shooting; one witness said Shaw left a room and returned with a small rifle which he used to threaten and shoot Baker.

Shaw faced multiple charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and serious bodily injury, plus burglary, evading arrest and criminal trespassing. Joanna’s death devastated her family. Does anyone have information about Joanna’s last hours or witnessed activity near De Zavala Road that night?