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Willie Junior Bays

Case from Bowling-green, KY dated May 01, 2022

Victim Details

Willie Junior Bays

Male

Black / African American

Bowling-green

KY

2022-05-01

44

Willie

Junior Bays

06/28/2026

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In the early evening of May 1, 2022, the life of 44-year-old Willie Junior Bays was tragically cut short in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Black / African American male was discovered inside a building situated near the railroad tracks on East 13th Avenue, in close proximity to the Western Kentucky University campus. Responding to reports of gunfire at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Bowling Green Police Department found Bays suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite any efforts to render aid, ...
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  • Obituary for WILLIE BAYS | Roberts & Sons Mortuary
  • News 40 | WNKY Television: Sunday night shooting victim identified as Bowling Green man - News 40 | WNKY Television
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