On the night of December 15, 2020, a shooting in front of 249 Cleveland Street in Brooklyn left 39-year-old James Bowie fatally wounded. Police arrived at about 11:27 p.m. to find Bowie unconscious with a gunshot to the chest; he was taken to Brookdale Hospital and pronounced dead. Investigators said the shooting appeared to be connected to narcotics.

An arrest followed as the inquiry continued. On December 28, 2020, 37-year-old Larry Parham of Brooklyn was taken into custody and charged with murder and criminal possession of a loaded firearm in connection with Bowie’s death.

If anyone knew James Bowie, saw activity around Cleveland Street that night, or has information about the incident, please come forward.