A stranger in town, Bowling was tracked by local and county police by his driving a stolen pickup truck connected to a string of robberies. After a high-speed chase they sought him at the house of a known acquaintance. He was fatally shot when producing a handgun while attempting to escape.
Victim's Name: Timothy Ray Bowling
Agency Responsible: Dickinson Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: White
Date of Death: June 21, 2014
County: Stark
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban