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Purcell Gowie Jr., a 43-year-old social worker from Brooklyn, New York, tragically lost his life on February 12, 2020. Gowie was shot and killed on East 116th Street in East Harlem while walking to a doctor's appointment. He was caught in the crossfire of a dispute between three or four men, making him an innocent bystander in the incident. Gowie, who dedicated his life to helping the homeless and the underserved, was well-regarded in his community for his compassionate work at a nonprofit organ ...Read More
Victim Details

Purcell Gowie Jr.

Male

Black / African American

New-york

NY

2020-02-12

43

Purcell

Gowie

12/14/2025