Franklin Trey Bowden III, known as Trey, was 33 when he was found shot to death in his Sanford, North Carolina driveway on September 28, 2016. Born December 22, 1982 in Cumberland County, he was the son of Franklin Bowden Jr. and Pamela Smith Bowden and is survived by his daughter Aaliyah Williams, his son Tre’Shawn Bowden, his parents and four sisters.

Police described the death as suspicious and determined he had been shot multiple times. The family has taken part in community vigils and public appeals while friends and neighbors continue to press for information.

Anyone who knew Trey, was in the area of his home on September 28, 2016, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.