Friday, January 22, 2021

Deforrest Street Death Investigation

January 22, 2021

At approximately 12:09 am, officers responded to the 2100 block of Deforrest Street for the report of shots fired.  Officers arrived and found Marquis Bowles, an adult male in his twenties with apparent gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced on scene.  A juvenile male in his teens was transported from a nearby location to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Detectives have determined these two incidents are related.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 363-0878 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.