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Herman Bowser

Case from Rockford, IL dated Jan 01, 2021

Victim Details

Herman Bowser

Male

Black / African American

Rockford

IL

2021-01-01

52

Herman

Bowser

07/09/2026

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Herman Bowser, a 52-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2021, in Rockford, Illinois. The incident occurred during a violent car-to-car gun battle near Brown Avenue and Church Street. According to reports, the altercation began around 6:30 a.m. when two vehicles were seen chasing each other and exchanging gunfire. When the police arrived at the scene, they found Bowser lying in the road outside of a crashed vehicle. He was immediately transported to OSF Saint An ...
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  • MyStateline.com: Coroner identifies Rockford man killed in New Year’s Day shooting
  • Rockford man faces murder charge in 2021 shooting - WIFR
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