Dennison Bowen III, a 39-year-old African American man from Toledo, Ohio, was shot and killed on June 22, 2020. Bowen, a welder and lifelong member of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, was described as devoted to his family; he is survived by children, grandchildren, siblings and friends.

On the day he died Bowen was involved in an altercation at the Ravine Park Village apartments in east Toledo with James Smith, 39. According to reports, Bowen allegedly shot Smith, who was Floyd Barton’s son. Barton, who was at the scene, then shot Bowen, killing him. Barton was later indicted on murder charges in connection with Bowen’s death.

The loss was described by family and community members as deeply felt. Does anyone have information about the incident at Ravine Park Village or knew Bowen and can share what happened that day?