On August 7, 2021, two people were found shot inside a home on Peach Street in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Victims were 25-year-old Kierra LaShae Wallace Gomez and 21-year-old George Gomez. Kierra was described as a sweet, giving person who worked as a store manager.

Authorities arrested Anthony Gaines and charged him with two counts of murder plus related offenses: first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, tampering with physical evidence, and four counts of wanton endangerment. Pre-trial hearings in Christian County considered motions including a bid to dismiss the indictment, which was denied, and the prosecution signaled it might seek the death penalty; the defense’s challenge to that possibility was rejected.

Kierra LaShae Wallace Gomez’s family and the community continue to mourn. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Kierra, please come forward.