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Michael Townes

Case from St. Louis, MO dated Jan 19, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Townes

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

St. Louis

MO

2017-01-19

2017-01-19

44

Michael

Townes

07/13/2026


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In the cold of a St. Louis winter, on January 19, 2017, the life of Michael Townes was tragically cut short. The 44-year-old African-American man was found in the city, suffering from the devastating effects of multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the urgent response of emergency services, his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department quickly classified the case as a homicide, launching an investigation into the violent ...
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