Myron Bowie sets Kenosha County girlfriend on fire at Salem Lakes, Wisconsin residence during early morning argument. Woman remains in critical condition as manhunt is launched for man known to have ties to Chicago.
Wisconsin authorities are on the lookout for a man who they say is responsible for setting his girlfriend on fire over the weekend, leading to the woman suffering severe burns to her body.
Myron Faith Bowie, a man with ties to Chicago is alleged to have set his victim on fire amid an argument during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 30 at a Salem Lakes residence.
A news release says just on 4:47 a.m. Sunday, Kenosha County deputies and the Village of Salem Lakes Fire Department responded to a house on 86th Place in Salem Lakes – where the caller stated her boyfriend set her on fire, and she needed help. The victim, aged in her 30’s was taken to a hospital with severe burns and remained in critical condition.
‘It’s still surreal, this is actually what happened…’
Officials say Bowie and the victim had an argument where Bowie stated he would kill the victim, her children, and her entire family before setting her on fire and driving away.
Law enforcement says Bowie has a felony warrant for his arrest. Myron is described as a black male, in his mid-30s, about 6′ tall, and weighing approximately 200 pounds, FOX6 reported.
‘It’s weird because, like, at the same time I know what happened. But at the same time, it’s just still wrapping my brain around like… I’ve known him for several months,’ Luisa Asala, a neighbor told FOX6. ‘It’s still surreal, like, still trying to sink in, like, this is what actually happened.’
Bowie is believed to be driving a black Cadillac SRX with Illinois license plate: DQ46996. Officials say Bowie should be considered armed and dangerous. He has been known to stay in the Chicago area, Logan Square and Wicker Park.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5102 or Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333 or 800-807-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $1,000.
