Linda Malone Thomas, 57, of Mooresville, North Carolina, died on October 11, 2009, in a family shooting that also claimed the life of her husband, Douglas Alan Thomas Sr. Their two adult sons, Douglas Alan Thomas Jr. and Christian Edward Thomas, were critically injured and found by deputies after a 911 call from one of the wounded men.

Authorities did not release full details about how the shootings unfolded. Investigators later indicated that one of the two deceased adults was suspected of committing the shootings before dying, but the sheriff’s office did not specify which person was believed to have been the shooter. Deputies could not interview the sons immediately because of their critical condition.

Neighbors described the family as private; Linda was remembered as a devoted mother and active in her church. No arrests or further public investigative actions were reported. If anyone knew the Thomas family or has information about what happened that night, please share what is known.