Jason Douglas Holloway, a 44-year-old man from Lubbock, Texas, tragically died on November 8, 2020. Holloway was born on January 2, 1976, in Fort Collins, Colorado, and spent much of his childhood in Starkville, Mississippi, and Baldwin County, Alabama. He worked as a welder at WW AFCO steel in Lubbock and was known for his dedication to his family and his love for fishing.
Holloway was shot and killed in the parking lot of Market Street Grocery Store in Lubbock after he had finished
grocery shopping. He was putting his groceries into his car when a man in the adjacent vehicle shot him. Holloway was taken to University Medical Center but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspect in Holloway's murder is Robert Baker, a 34-year-old man from Lubbock. Baker was arrested a few hours after the shooting at Covenant Medical Center, where he had driven after the incident. According to police reports, Baker admitted to the shooting, claiming he was suffering from COVID-19 and experiencing confusion and hallucinations. Baker was charged with murder and aggravated assault.
In the aftermath of Holloway's death, his family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robert Baker and his wife, Hannah Baker, seeking $75 million in damages. The lawsuit accuses the Bakers of gross negligence, negligent entrustment, and civil assault and battery. The case is ongoing, and the family continues to seek justice for Jason Holloway's untimely death.
Holloway is survived by his wife, Amanda, and their young daughter, JoLeigh. The family has faced significant challenges and unexpected expenses since Holloway's passing, and a GoFundMe fundraiser was set up to assist them with financial support.
Jason Holloway's death has left a lasting impact on his family and the community, and the legal proceedings continue as his loved ones seek justice for his senseless murder.
