A 19-year-old man from Benton Harbor has died following a shooting incident in Dowagiac last Saturday night, with police actively searching for a suspect. As per a report by FOX 17, the Dowagiac Police Department responded to the shooting near Cherry Street around 9:23 p.m. after reports of gunfire were heard. The victim, whose name has been withheld, was subsequently transported to Ascension Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Dowagiac police are looking to immediately track down 24-year-old Demmorio Maurice Lowes of Cassopolis, who has been identified as a person of interest in the case. An argument is reported to have escalated between two individuals at a party in the vicinity, and one of them is alleged to have drawn a gun and discharged several shots. This information comes from statements obtained by MLive, which also noted that friends of the victim were the individuals who rushed him to the hospital.
The circumstances surrounding the altercation that preceded the shooting are still under investigation. Further details regarding what was specifically said or what instigated the argument have not been disclosed. Local authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that might lead to locating Lowes. Tips can be directed to the Dowagiac Police Department or the Cass County Tip Line, as referenced in police statements.
In its coverage of the incident, WSBT reported that police believe Lowes fled the scene immediately after allegedly firing and striking the 19-year-old victim. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Lowes’ current whereabouts to contact the police at (269) 782-9743, as stated in the WSBT report.
