In the early morning hours of January 14, 2017, the sound of gunfire shattered the peace outside the King Cobra Motorcycle Club on East Third Street in Lexington, Kentucky. When police officers arrived at approximately 2:45 a.m., they found 38-year-old Robert Cowan Jr. on the ground with a gunshot wound. Emergency services transported Cowan to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
A long-time resident of Lexington, known to his friends and family as 'Bosci,' Robert
Cowan Jr.'s life hung in the balance. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries the following day, on January 15, 2017, marking the city's first homicide of the new year. The Fayette County coroner officially pronounced his death Sunday evening.
Investigators determined that the shooting occurred during an altercation at the motorcycle club. Law enforcement believed that several people were in the area when the shooting took place. However, a clear motive for the shooting and a description of any suspect or suspects remained elusive.
In the years that have followed, the investigation into Robert Cowan Jr.'s death has remained open. No arrests have been made in connection with his murder, and details about the circumstances leading to the fatal altercation are still scarce. The Lexington Police Department continues to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, leaving a family and community still searching for answers and justice for his untimely death.
