Bernabe Bello Mujica, a 44-year-old man from Biscoe, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on August 12, 2021. Born on June 11, 1977, in Vera Cruz, Mexico, Bernabe was a food caterer and brick mason. He was survived by his parents, Cirillo Bello Martinez and Estefania Mujica, as well as his children Eduardo, Alejandro, Bryan, and Karen Alvarez.
On the night of his death, Bernabe Bello Mujica was found with multiple traumatic injuries at the intersection of N.C. Highway 24 and Tarry Church Road in Biscoe. Authorities quickly identified the incident as a homicide. The suspect, Alan Shamon Thomas, a 20-year-old man from Asheboro, was arrested and charged with murder. The two men were acquaintances, and the incident was not considered a random act of violence.
Following the arrest, Alan Shamon Thomas faced multiple charges, including murder, simple assault, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and two counts of fleeing to elude arrest. The investigation revealed that the suspect and the victim had a prior relationship, which led to the fatal encounter.
The case of Bernabe Bello Mujica's death highlights the tragic consequences of violence and the impact it has on families and communities. As the legal proceedings continue, the community of Biscoe mourns the loss of a beloved father, son, and friend.
