This comes after Thomas Christopher McDowell, of Fieldale, shot Krystal McReynolds in the face on Feb. 18, 2020, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say McReynolds was four to five months pregnant when she was killed and her unborn child died due to maternal trauma.
Authorities reported that the incident happened at 60 Fourth Street. McReynolds was alive when police arrived at the scene; however, she died the following day.
McDowell was charged with the following:
Second-degree murder
Using a firearm in the commission of a felony
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection with the death of Krystal McReynolds
