Aranda Drummer Michael Walker, Dead At 50

News broke this morning that Michael Walker, long time-drummer for Aranda, was shot and killed at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma Sunday night.

Walker’s wife, Rachael was also shot and killed.

Edmond Police are reporting that they have taken Walker’s 19-year-old son, Michael Elijah Walker, into custody and that he is being charged with 2 counts of murder in the first degree.

Walker’s 17-year-old son was able to escape the situation and notify authorities.

Aranda have released this statement via social media:

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Today we lost our band mate, our brother, and our best friend. For over 15 years Mike Walker toured the country with us impacting countless lives everywhere he went. His sense of humor was endearing. He made everything from playing drums to making people fall in love with him effortless. He was so easy going but for those that knew him well there was an intense spiritual depth behind the man. We will miss his laughter and his insatiable appetite for all "band cuisine." Most of all we will miss his beautiful spirit. We will be in continuous prayer for his family and loved ones. May he and his beautiful wife Rachel rest in peace. Love you forever. #mikeandrachaelwalker #arandadrummerforever #loveyou #legend

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We will update this story as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of Michael and Rachael Walker.

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