Thomas Jacob "TJ" Bowman, a 33-year-old male from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was found dead on February 16, 2014, in Rural Hall, NC. Bowman died at the scene from a single gunshot wound. The incident occurred at the home of Kenneth Joe Wray, a 74-year-old male, who was also shot multiple times and later died at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The initial 911 call reported a home invasion, but deputies were still trying to determine if a home invasion actually took place.
The investigation revealed that Bowman and Wray were the only individuals involved in the incident, and no one else was present at the time. Bowman's criminal history dated back to 1996 and included various drug, assault, and theft charges. The investigation into the shooting continued, with authorities trying to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident.
No arrests or suspects have been reported in connection with the deaths of Bowman and Wray. The case remains under investigation as authorities work to uncover the truth behind the fatal shooting.