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Breyon K Cowans

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 14, 2017

Victim Details

Breyon K Cowans

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2017-05-14

24

Breyon K

Cowans

07/13/2026

1


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Breyon K. Cowans, aged 24, was tragically shot and killed on May 14, 2017, in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood. The incident occurred as Breyon and his friend Deshawn Johnson, aged 23, were waiting at a red light in their car. While they were stopped, another vehicle—a black Chevrolet—pulled up beside them, and someone inside opened fire, killing both men instantly. Their vehicle then drifted down the street and struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair, who fortunately survived with non- ...
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  • 2 killed in West Garfield Park shooting - Chicago Sun-Times
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