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Kenneth Bowens

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 04, 2012

Victim Details

Kenneth Bowens

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2012-01-04

26

Kenneth

Bowens

06/21/2026


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Kenneth D. Bowens Jr., aged 26, was killed on January 4, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a troubling trend of violence that gripped Chicago at that time, which saw a significant increase in the number of homicides during 2012. The incident took place as Chicago experienced an uptick in shootings and violent crimes, exacerbated by issues like gang conflicts and economic disparity, which often contributed to such tragic outcomes.

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  • Man dies after being shot on Southwest Side street - Chicago Tribune
  • Gunshot Homicides in Chicago, IL: January 1 – July 21, 2012
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