UPDATED: DSP Arrest Magnolia Teen in Murder of Hurlock, MD Man
UPDATED – 10/03/23 – A Hurlock, Maryland teen has been arrested for murder. Delaware State Police arrested 17 year old Shakur Bowen in connection with the murder of 41 year old David Thomas. Police say on September 22, Thomas visited family in Kent County and borrowed a car from a family member, but failed to return it. When Police could not locate Thomas, a Gold Alert as issued. A week later detective found what looked like human remains in a tax ditch in Meadowbrook Acres, which were confirmed to be Thomas.
Shakur Bowen was identified as a suspect who shot and killed Thomas through investigative means. On October 2, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., Bowen was contacted and transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with 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 was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the Department of Corrections on a $500,000 cash bond.
The case continues to remain under investigation. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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ORIGINAL STORY – 09/25/23 – Delaware State Police have issued a Gold Alert for 41 year old David Thomas of Hurlock, Maryland. Thomas was last seen in the Dover area on September 15, however attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful and there is concern for his safety.
Thomas is black, about 5′ 9” tall and 215 pounds. He may be driving a black BMW 328 with Delaware tags (352615) and heading to the Woodside area.
If you have information on Thomas’s whereabouts – contact Detective Campbell at 302-698-8504 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
