On July 9, 2022, Daqwhan Mann Terrell Bowens, a 25-year-old man from Wilson, North Carolina, tragically passed away due to multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred early in the morning, and Bowens was found at a local hospital with fatal injuries. The area around 700 Viola Street was secured as a crime scene by the Wilson Police Department, who launched an investigation into the shooting.
Following the incident, 22-year-old Jyrel N.
Briggs, also from Wilson, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Bowens' death. Briggs was taken into custody without bond, and the investigation continued as authorities sought additional information from the public.
The loss of Daqwhan Mann Terrell Bowens deeply affected his family and friends, who remembered him affectionately as "Mann". His funeral service was held on July 16, 2022, at Stevens Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. The community and law enforcement remained committed to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding his death and ensuring justice was served.
