Livis Charles Owens Jr., a 46-year-old African American male, was found dead on April 21, 2014, in Delco, North Carolina. The cause of death was a single gunshot wound. According to the Columbus County Sheriff's Office, the bullet entered the area of Owens' right shoulder, passed through his body, and exited around his left shoulder. Owens was discovered at 631 Evergreen Road just before midnight, approximately an hour after deputies had been in the area investigating a report of gunfire.
An autopsy conducted in Raleigh confirmed the cause of death as a single gunshot wound. Investigators and prosecutors walked through the crime scene, and a decision on criminal charges was expected the following week. The authorities were considering whether to levy charges in connection with Owens' death. The investigation was ongoing, and the case was expected to be presented to prosecutors for review.
Owens' obituary noted that he was 42 years old at the time of his death. Funeral services were held on April 28, 2014, at New Townsend Temple Pentecostal in Bolton, with burial in the church cemetery. The obituary did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding his death.
The case of Livis Charles Owens Jr. remains a tragic event, with the investigation and potential legal actions still unfolding. The community of Delco, NC, continues to seek justice for Owens and his family.
