Christopher Scott Bowman, 39, was shot dead in his Jacksonville home on June 8, 2017, while his two young children, ages 8 and 4, were present. Bowman and his fiancée, Chelsea, had responded to a Facebook ad for a free puppy; the man who posted the ad insisted on coming to their house instead of meeting elsewhere. The visitor refused to leave, an argument escalated, and Chelsea says the guest became aggressive, produced a gun, and shot Bowman in the chest. One child ran to a neighbor for help; both children were left traumatized.

Neighbors and family described Bowman as a gentle person. Court records show Bowman and Chelsea had a history of domestic incidents, including domestic battery, but had reconciled before the shooting. If anyone knew Christopher, his household, or the circumstances of that Facebook contact, please share what you know with authorities.