Adam Baughman Arrested After Shot Fired Into Copperas Cove Apartment With Children

A bullet went through the bedroom window of an apartment in Copperas Cove while a mother and her two children, ages 9 and 10, were inside, and Coryell County authorities arrested 36-year-old Adam Kyle Baughman in connection with the shooting. Bond was set at $90,000, and Baughman remained in Coryell County Jail as of the report.

According to an arrest affidavit, Baughman and two other men had been drinking in a vacant lot adjacent to the apartment when an argument erupted. Investigators say Baughman shoved another man, then pulled a handgun, pointed it first at that victim’s head and then fired. The single round entered the apartment by shattering the bedroom window.

A woman inside the apartment told police she was "just going out of the bedroom when the shot was fired." Officers who responded found broken glass on the bedroom floor, a bullet hole at the top of the window, and a bullet fragment among the shards. Police recovered a handgun believed to be the weapon, and documents indicate Baughman faces four charges related to the incident.

The episode raises immediate safety questions for Copperas Cove residents, particularly those living in rental complexes and near open lots where late-night gatherings take place. Shots fired near occupied residences create a heightened risk to children and bystanders and can amplify community anxiety in a city where neighbors rely on visible law enforcement presence and mutual vigilance.

Coryell County law enforcement moved quickly to secure the scene and make an arrest, a response that local officials say is critical to preventing escalation in nearby neighborhoods. The arrest and $90,000 bond send an early message about the seriousness with which authorities are treating violence that endangers children, though prosecutorial decisions and court outcomes will determine final accountability.

For residents, the incident serves as a reminder to report suspicious behavior promptly and to secure living spaces where possible. Landlords and apartment managers may face renewed pressure to address security around property perimeters, and neighborhood associations often use such incidents to spur safety meetings and coordination with law enforcement.

Baughman’s case will proceed through the Coryell County judicial system; further hearings will determine formal charges and possible indictment. In the meantime, Copperas Cove families and community leaders will be watching for updates as officials move to address public-safety concerns and reduce the chances of a similar incident occurring again.