Leonard Evan Loehr, a 42-year-old man of Filipino ethnicity, tragically passed away on January 9, 2020, in Morganton, North Carolina. Leonard, also known as Leo, was born on September 3, 1977, in Olongapo City, Philippines, to Rosalinda Wilson. He was found dead inside his mobile home on Skyland Drive in Morganton. According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, Leonard died from a gunshot wound.
The incident occurred early in the morning when a friend of Leonard's came over to help
him move. A scuffle broke out over a gun, and Leonard was shot. The friend claimed that the shooting was in self-defense. Investigators from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office interviewed other people who were inside the home at the time of the shooting to determine the validity of the self-defense claim. Surveillance footage and witness statements were being reviewed to piece together the events leading to Leonard's death.
As of the latest updates, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office was working closely with the district attorney to decide whether charges would be filed against Leonard's friend. The investigation was ongoing, and authorities were committed to uncovering the truth behind the tragic incident.
Leonard's death left behind a grieving family and friends who remembered him fondly. The community of Morganton mourned the loss of a man who was well-regarded by those who knew him.
