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Eric Bowman

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 28, 2019

Victim Details

Eric Bowman

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-03-28

21

Eric

Bowman

07/09/2026

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Eric Bowman, a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on March 28, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. He was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago while inside a vehicle. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and Eric was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly harrowing, as he was found with multiple gunshot wounds, indicating a violent and targeted attack.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man, 21, fatally shot in Austin
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