Lew Hahn Hood, a 33-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 30, 2014, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Hood was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times at a residence on Christopher Road. The incident was initially reported as a home invasion, and police were called to the scene shortly before noon.
Bartholomew Romidas Scott, a 35-year-old male from Durham, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Hood's
death. Scott was taken into custody later that day and has been held without bond in the Orange County Jail. The investigation revealed that neither Hood nor Scott were residents of the home where the shooting occurred.
The case prompted precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, including Glenwood Elementary School and St. Thomas More Catholic School, although there was no direct threat to either institution. The investigation into the incident continued, with further information being released as it became available.
The tragic death of Lew Hahn Hood and the subsequent arrest of Bartholomew Romidas Scott have left the community in shock and mourning. The details of the case highlight the devastating impact of violent crime and the importance of swift law enforcement response and investigation.
