In the quiet of a Jeffersontown apartment on the evening of April 7, 2026, the life of 19-year-old Noraa Deglow, a White female, was tragically cut short. A student at Bellarmine University on a scholarship with aspirations of becoming a nurse, she was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, and friend, known for her beautiful smile and caring heart. She had graduated from Assumption High School in 2025 and was remembered for her contagious laugh and the joy she brought to those around her.
What began as a seemingly ordinary evening watching "Grey's Anatomy" with her boyfriend, 21-year-old Adam Thomas, took a devastating turn. Police were called to an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Fir Trail around 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. There, they found Noraa with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. She was rushed to the hospital but sadly succumbed to her injuries during emergency surgery.
In the immediate aftermath, Adam Thomas claimed the shooting was an accident. He told detectives that he and Noraa had been watching television and had smoked marijuana. He said he picked up a gun off the ground, threw it, and it "went off." However, the narrative of a tragic accident began to unravel as the investigation progressed. Upon their arrival, police discovered a revolver with one spent cartridge in Thomas's jacket pocket.
Witnesses at the scene painted a troubling picture of Thomas's behavior with firearms. Three individuals who lived in the apartment told police that he had a reckless habit of pointing his gun at people in what he perceived as a playful manner. Another witness reported hearing him say the gun had misfired right after the shot was fired. Following his initial statement, Thomas invoked his Miranda Rights and declined to answer further questions.
Based on the evidence and witness testimony, Adam Thomas was arrested and charged with the murder of Noraa Deglow. He was arraigned on the morning of April 8, 2026, where a judge set his bond at $500,000. A court hearing was scheduled for April 16. The community was left to mourn the loss of a bright and promising young woman whose life was ended far too soon.
