Erina murder: Man charged with the murder of Shahn Baker

A Berkshire Park man will face court today after being charged with the murder of Shahn Baker in Erina earlier this year.

A 28-year old man will face court today after being charged with the alleged murder of a man in Erina earlier this year.

About 8.50pm on Thursday, February 3, emergency services were called to Karalta Road at Erina, following reports a man had been stabbed.

Detectives at the crime scene on Karalta Rd, Erina, where Shahn Baker, 42, was allegedly murdered.

On arrival, police located a 42-year-old man suffering a stab wound.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however he could not be revived and died at the scene.

The man has since been formally identified as 42-year-old Shahn Baker.

Shahn Baker, 42, was allegedly stabbed to death outside a house on Karalta Rd, Erina.

Initial inquiries were conducted by officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District, before the matter was referred to detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad under Strike Force Bleat.

As part of ongoing inquiries, strike force investigators attended a home in Erina shortly before 3pm on March 28.

A 28-year-old woman was arrested and has since been charged over her alleged role in the murder and remains before the courts.

Following further inquiries, detectives attended a correctional facility at Silverwater about 9am on Monday.

A 28-year-old Berkshire Park man was arrested and charged with murder.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday.

Investigations under Strike Force Bleat continue.