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Summary: Joseph Adams, 41, was fatally shot while driving home in Garner, North Carolina, on February 9, 2026. The father of five succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at a local hospital. Authorities arrested Solomon Owens, 26, of Durham, following a February 19 shootout where he allegedly fired at police, injuring an officer. Owens faces first-degree murder and assault charges in the apparent road rage incident, reports say.
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GARNER, N.C. (AP) — Suspect Charged in Shooting Death of Garner Father After Police Confrontation
A 26-year-old Durham man faces murder charges in the fatal shooting of a local father of five, following a tense standoff with law enforcement that left an officer and the suspect injured.
Joseph "Joey" Michael Adams, 41, a devoted family man and hydrovac operator, was heading home from work on the evening of Feb. 9 when gunfire struck his red Honda Accord on Timber Drive near Vandora Springs Road. Authorities said Adams suffered multiple gunshot wounds while behind the wheel, just minutes from his residence. First responders discovered him during a welfare check around 7:15 p.m. and rushed him to WakeMed, where he died from his injuries.
Police initially treated the scene as a potential road rage case but have not confirmed a motive. Investigators canvassed the area, reviewing surveillance footage and collecting tips from the public. They established checkpoints along Timber Drive to gather information and urged drivers with dash camera recordings from that stretch around the time of the attack to come forward. A dedicated tipline received calls as detectives expanded their search beyond the immediate vicinity, emphasizing the need for community input to resolve the violent act.
No direct eyewitnesses have publicly described the shooting, but authorities noted the busy roadway likely held passersby who might hold key details. Friends of Adams expressed bafflement over the attack, saying he was known for his kindness and had no known enemies. One close companion recalled Adams as a steadfast friend who cherished simple joys like collecting vintage coins and baseball cards.
The breakthrough came on Feb. 19, when Raleigh police, assisting Garner investigators, moved to serve a search warrant at a north Raleigh apartment on Woodbend Drive. The suspect, Solomon Owens, allegedly fired a .300 Blackout AR-15 pistol at approaching SWAT team members, striking one officer in the head and another's ballistic shield. Officers returned fire, wounding Owens. Both the injured officer, protected by his helmet, and Owens received treatment for minor wounds and were released from medical care that night.
Owens, who has a history of prior convictions including firearm possession by a felon and gang-related activity, was taken into custody. He now faces charges of first-degree murder in Adams' death, along with multiple counts of attempted murder and assault on law enforcement officers with a deadly weapon. A judge ordered him held without bond during an initial court appearance the next day, where he remained silent as the accusations were read.
Adams' family, including his wife, Toni, and their five children, have leaned on community support amid their grief. Relatives described him as the family's sole provider and a proud parent who had recently welcomed a newborn daughter. A fundraising effort quickly approached its goal to help cover expenses, while a vigil at Lake Benson Park drew mourners to honor his memory.
In statements, Adams' loved ones thanked investigators for their persistence and bravery, calling the arrest a step toward closure. One friend warned that true accountability awaited the perpetrator beyond the courtroom. Community members voiced ongoing shock at the loss, with police affirming their commitment to full justice for the Adams family and the town.
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