St. Cloud police ask for assistance locating murder suspect
Courtesy: Tri-County Crime Stoppers of Minnesota
A man believed to have been behind a shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy in February is still at large.
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Bernard Dwayne “Buddy” Bowens, who is wanted on a warrant for second and third-degree murder.
According to Tri-County Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, Bowens has been identified as the man responsible for killing 17-year-old Layson Davis of St. Cloud back on Feb. 2.
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He has reportedly been on the run since.
A $1,000 reward has been approved for information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip to Crime Stoppers or email investigating officer Celeste.Walz@ci.stcloud.mn.us.