In the pre-dawn hours of November 23, 2024, violence shattered the quiet of a Portsmouth, Virginia, neighborhood. At approximately 2:25 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 300 block of Hamilton Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered 80-year-old George Tetterton Bowen Jr., a male resident, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Tragically, his injuries were fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident was immediately classified as a homicide, launching an active investigation by the Portsmouth Police Department. Residents in the area reported hearing several gunshots, an alarming and unusual event for their community. Despite the ongoing investigation, authorities have not yet released any information regarding potential suspects or made any arrests in the case. The police have appealed to the public for assistance, encouraging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Crime Line.
Known affectionately as 'Ted,' Bowen was remembered in his obituary as a passionate outdoorsman with a deep love for hunting and fishing, often accompanied by his faithful dogs. He was also described as a man of strong Christian faith and a devoted family man, survived by his wife of 47 years, five children, and eleven grandchildren. His sudden and violent death has left a void in the lives of his loved ones and a sense of unease in the community as they await answers.
