Argument Over How to Divide Stimulus Check Leads to Senseless Slaying of Child, Three Adults

For thousands of years, philosophers have struggled to understand the psychological underpinnings of greed.

Even with so much good in the world — and so many people who attempt to act kindly with understanding toward others — we are served with constant reminders that people are also capable of doing truly despicable things.

One such reminder occurred Saturday. According to CNN, Malik Halfacre, a 25-year-old Indianapolis resident, is alleged to have shot and killed four people (including a 7-year-old child), and seriously injured his girlfriend before kidnapping their 6-month-old daughter and fleeing the scene.

Thankfully, the baby was safely dropped off at Halfacre’s sister’s house early the following day, unharmed. The sister told the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department her brother knocked on her door, dropped off the baby and its belongings and admitted to killing four people.

CNN reported the argument that sparked the shootings was caused by Halfacre desiring a portion of his girlfriend’s stimulus check. After the shootings, Halfacre told police he took money, his girlfriend’s purse and her car before dropping off the baby and finding a hideout.

According to court documents reviewed by the outlet, Halfacre now faces criminal charges for murder, attempted murder and robbery. Commenters on Twitter were quick to express their shock and revulsion: