Cal Culver Bills, a 29-year-old male from Granite Falls, North Carolina, tragically passed away on January 16, 2019. Born on May 29, 1989, in Corning, New York, Cal was the son of Randy Bills and Sandy Wuensch. He was known for his big heart and was deeply loved by his family and friends. Cal's sudden death left a void in the lives of those who knew him.
On the evening of January 16, 2019, Granite Falls Police and Emergency Responders were dispatched to a location on Falls Avenue
following a 911 call reporting a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found Cal Culver Bills with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A female, who was present at the time of the incident, informed the officers that Cal had accidentally shot himself. She was also the one who made the 911 call.
The Granite Falls Police Department, in collaboration with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, launched an investigation into the incident. The initial reports suggested that the shooting was accidental. However, the authorities conducted a thorough investigation to rule out any foul play or criminal intent. As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Cal Culver Bills' death.
Cal's passing was a significant loss to his family, including his sister Logan Bills of Hampstead, NC, his fiancée Ricki Ryder of Granite Falls, and his son Connor Bills of Granite Falls. A memorial service was held on January 19, 2019, to honor his memory and celebrate his life.