Timothy Thomas

Suicide

Media reports say troopers attempted to contact Timothy Thomas at 4:28 p.m. in regard to a felony domestic violence assault involving a rifle. He reportedly had originally agreed to meet with the troopers, but once troopers responded to the home, Thomas refused to come out of the dwelling. Troopers attempted to gain entry, and Thomas reportedly pointed a rifle the officers. Around 9 p.m., a single shot was heard. Later, Thomas was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. Family members disputed this version of events, saying they were prevented from talking to Thomas and that the evidence shows that he did not shoot himself, and that neighbors reported hearing multiple shots, and that the only gun found inside was a BB gun.