Michael Anthony Hackney Jr., a 32-year-old African American male from Killeen, Texas, tragically died on March 15, 2020. He was shot at Club Krush in Harker Heights, Texas, during an altercation that escalated from a verbal argument to a physical fight. Hackney was transported to Scott & White Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Following the incident, Cleve Dantron Marcel Franklin was arrested in connection with Hackney's murder.
Franklin was taken into custody on March 18, 2020, in Austin, Texas, and was later transported to Bell County Jail with a bond set at $1,000,000. The investigation is ongoing, and the Harker Heights Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is actively seeking additional information from the public.
The suspect, Franklin, was described as a black male between 5'4" and 5'9" who fled the scene in a black or dark gray Dodge Charger. The Harker Heights Police Department and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
This case has drawn significant attention from the local community and law enforcement, with efforts continuing to bring justice for Michael Anthony Hackney Jr. The investigation remains open, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist in the ongoing efforts to solve this tragic case.
