Two adult women victims discovered inside residence knew 43-year-old Howard Wang
By Sgt. Mike Watson, Walnut Creek Police
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 11:45PM, Walnut Creek Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance with possible gunfire in the 100 block of Kelobra Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult women deceased inside the residence.
Following the initial investigation, on Sept. 19th, an adult male – Howard Chen Hao Wang, 43-year-old resident of Walnut Creek (born 4/21/1982), who was known to both victims – was taken into custody. He was charged with two counts of 187 P.C. Murder, is currently booked at the Martinez Detention Facility and is being held without bail.
At this time, investigators do not believe there are any outstanding suspects and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety. This investigation remains active, and no additional details are available for release.
The Walnut Creek Police Department would like to thank the Concord Police Department and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff for their assistance in this investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844 or provide information anonymously through the tip line at (925) 943-5865. Case # 25-29002
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, the five-foot, 10-inch tall, 183-pound Wang has his next court appearance in Superior Court, Dept. 5 in Martinez at on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
According to localcrimenews.com, he was also arrested on Jan. 7, 2023 by Walnut Creek Police for battery on a spouse, cohabitant or former spouse, removing, destroying or damaging a wireless communication device to prevent summoning assistance or law enforcement. He was previously arrested in November 2014 by Coalinga CHP for driving with a suspended license, a restricted view and speed over 70 MPH.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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