MAGNOLIA, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested 17-year old Shakur Bowen for the murder of 41-year old David Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr., who is from Hurlock Maryland, was reported missing on September 22nd. On Friday September 29th police found human remains in a tax ditch in Magnolia Delaware. The Division of Forensic Science later confirming that the remains found were those of David Thomas Jr.
Through what DSP described as "investigative means" Shakur Bowen was identified as the suspected killer. Police believe Bowen shot and killed Thomas Jr. Bowen was arrested around 2 p.m. on October 2nd.
Shakur Bowen is accused of the following crimes:
- Murder First Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Hindering Prosecution
- Abusing a Corpse
- Conspiracy Third Degree
Bowen has been arraigned and has been committed to the Department of Corrections on $500,000 cash bond.
This case remains under investigation and Delaware State Police encourage anyone with more information to reach out to them by calling Detective B. McDerby at 302-741-2821.
