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Michael Kotowski

Case from South-bend, IN dated Jul 15, 2023

Victim Details

Michael Kotowski

Male

White / Caucasian

South-bend

IN

2023-07-15

46

Michael

Kotowski

Yes

07/31/2026

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In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 15, 2023, a gathering of brothers in South Bend, Indiana, took a tragic turn, leaving one dead and the other facing criminal charges. Michael Kotowski, a 46-year-old Caucasian male, was shot and killed at his home in the 1700 block of East Bowman Street. The events of that night unfolded as Michael and a friend were working on cars in his garage, sharing food and drinks.

The evening took a fateful turn with the arrival of Michael's older brothe ...
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  • https://www.wndu.com: Suspect arrested, charged in shooting death of brother in South Bend
  • WSBT: One person in custody after deadly early morning shooting in South Bend
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    I'm finding it difficult to wrap my head around the tragedy involving the Kotowski brothers. Michael... ...Read More
    01/01/2024
    It's truly difficult to digest such tragic events like what happened to Michael Kotowski. I was read... ...Read More
    12/15/2023
    I’ve been following the Kotowski case, and it's just gut-wrenching to see how a night of alcohol-f... ...Read More
    10/16/2023
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