Thomas Lynn Harper was 34 when he was shot to death on February 4, 2017, in Longview, Texas. A native of Longview born March 18, 1982, he worked as a sales representative for Xpress Oil Field Services in Kilgore and was described as a devoted husband and father who enjoyed hunting, fishing, basketball, and time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Keli Touchstone Harper, and four daughters, Alissa, Kasi, Kinnedy, and Kindyl Harper.

The fatal shooting occurred after an altercation at J’s Place, a bar on East Marshall Avenue in Longview; Thomas was found shot to death outside the bar. The investigation led to the arrest of Kyron Dylann Adams of Longview, who was charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, with bond for the murder charge set at $500,000.

Anyone who witnessed the dispute at J’s Place or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.