Christopher Bowman, 47, was found dead inside his Jacksonville home in the Mandarin neighborhood on July 28, 2020. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a 1:25 a.m. call; investigators described the death as a domestic-related shooting. Bowman had recently moved to Mandarin from Virginia with his girlfriend; the couple had gone out to dinner earlier that evening and no children were present at the home.

Police said Bowman was shot by his girlfriend, who remained at the scene and was interviewed. No charges were immediately filed and the Sheriff’s Office classified the death as a homicide pending further classification, noting it could ultimately be deemed justifiable. Friends and family posted expressions of shock and memories of Bowman’s kindness as the investigation continued.

If anyone knew Christopher, the household he moved into, or any details from that night, please share information that could help clarify what happened.