The police shot the gunman after allegedly firing shots outside a Jewish school in Memphis on Monday, 31 July. Community members have identified him as Joel Bowman. On Monday, Bowman approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva around 12:20 pm and fired several shots. Further, officers found the suspect’s truck and shot him. He was shot after he exited the vehicle with a firearm in his hands. However, no one was harmed in the shooting. Bowman was immediately hospitalized in a critical situation. Continue reading to know more about the incident.
Who Is Joel Bowman?
Joel Bowman has been identified as a 32-year-old gunman. He was shot at by the cops shortly after he fired shots outside Memphis’ Margolin Hebrew Academy. However, he is in critical condition at a hospital in Memphis.
Joel is the son of a cardiologist, Dr. Anthony Bowman. He was allegedly shot and killed on May 14, 2003. After his wife, Susan Bowman, and others called 911 for help. Further, they said, “He was acting erratically and appeared to be emotionally distraught,” Joel Bowman was present when his father was shot and killed; this made him suffer from emotional trauma.
Moreover, police were told that Anthony Bowman had been taking medications for bipolar personality disorder. Susan reportedly filed a legal complaint seeking compensation the following year. Further, she said that she and a then-minor bowman were in the ‘zone of danger’ and experienced emotional distress. By 2010, Bowman had finished high school and received a scholarship to attend Lev HaTohra. Moreover, Bowman was active on his social media in a positive way and was often seen spreading awareness on important topics.
He Won’t Intentionally Hurt Someone
Bowman’s friends and family are in a state of shock by the revelation. They refuse to believe that Bowman could intentionally harm someone. Moreover, Bowman’s identity was confirmed by the family’s close friends. Many friends said he had had mental illness for several years.
Everyone was shocked and sad with the news. They were grateful to the school security and the swift response from the Memphis police department.
Some mental traumas can make a person a maniac. Joel Bowman’s mental illness turned him into a criminal. Moreover, this is a reminder for all of us to take our mental-heath seriously. Furthermore, we should normalize seeking help for our mental well-being. Do you think Joel was entirely at fault? Are you in favor of seeking help for mental health? Let us know your thoughts on the abovementioned topic in the comment section. We’re waiting for your response!
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