Elvin Yomar Barbosa Jimenez, 41, was shot to death at his home on Culbreth Avenue in Thomasville, North Carolina, on February 19, 2022. Witnesses reported the shots were fired from outside the residence near the roadway. It was the city’s first homicide in over a year.

Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the killing. A 16-year-old was taken into custody on February 21, 2022, charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a minor, and various narcotics-related charges. A 17-year-old was arrested the next day on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. Both were held at the Alexander Juvenile Detention Center in Taylorsville.

Investigators say the shooting was not random but have not released a motive. Anyone with information about what happened is urged to contact the Thomasville police.