Randy T. Bowser-Smith, 21, of Quincy, Illinois, was shot and killed on July 4, 2015, in the 600 block of College Avenue. Born March 9, 1994, in Moline, he was remembered by family and friends for his love of music and his close relationships. He was survived by his parents, Tammy Bowser and Toussiant Smith, his siblings, a daughter and an unborn son.

The same shooting left Randy’s 21-year-old friend Skyler Osborne paralyzed; the attacks were described at trial as drug-related. Authorities arrested 18-year-old Gavin Masters of Quincy and charged him with first-degree murder for Randy’s death and attempted first-degree murder for Osborne’s injuries. In November 2015 a jury found Masters guilty on both counts, and on December 23, 2015, he received a 115-year prison sentence — 70 years for Randy’s murder and 45 years for the attempted murder of Osborne.

If anyone knew Randy, Skyler, or the circumstances around that night on College Avenue, please share information or memories that could help the community remember them.