Christopher Gwynn Tate, 49, was killed in a reported shooting in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026. Thomasville police responded to a 911 call about 1:12 a.m. in the 200 block of Crestview Drive and found Mr. Tate lying in the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives identified 48-year-old Jeremy Bell of Thomasville as the person allegedly responsible and charged him with one count of murder; he was being held without bond and had a court appearance scheduled for April 27, 2026.

Born January 1, 1977, in Guilford County, Christopher, known as Chris, is remembered by family as resilient, loyal and full of life. He enjoyed deep-sea fishing with his son and friends, collected antiques and vintage toys, and cared for animals. He is survived by his son Christian, daughter Makenna, his parents Larry and Kathy Tate, a sister and other family members.

Did anyone in the Thomasville area see or hear anything on Crestview Drive that night or have information about this case?