BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN) – A woman who was an acquaintance of a murdered Battle Creek man has been charged in his death.
48-year-old Monica Gordon was arrested Thursday by Battle Creek Police in connection with the death of Daniel Murray.
She was arraigned on charges of open murder and felony firearm, as a habitual offender and is being held without bond.
Police were called on May 1 for a welfare check on the 61-year-old Murray at his home on North Broad Street. Police found him dead in the home from apparent gunshot wounds.
Police said Gordon took several items from Murray’s home. Those items included a .45-caliber handgun, music equipment and Murray’s vehicle.
Police recovered the vehicle and music equipment, which helped them identify Gordon as a person of interest.
The handgun has not been found.
Police believe Gordon and Murray were acquaintances who had known each other for some time. They believe the murder took place late Monday, April 26, or early in the morning on April 27.
