Police Search For Suspect Accused of Setting Girlfriend on Fire

SALEM LAKES, Wis. (KCSD / Press Release) – A Village of Salem Lakes resident is in critical condition following her boyfriend setting her on fire and leaving the scene. Myron Faith Bowie is currently on the run and believed to be driving a black Cadillac SRX with Illinois license plate: DQ46996. Myron does have a felony warrant for his arrest and should be considered armed and dangerous. Myron has been known to stay in the Chicago area, Logan Square and Wicker Park. Myron is a Black male in his mid-30s, about 6 feet tall and approximately 200 pounds.

On July 30th, 2023, around 4:47am, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Deputies and the Village of Salem Lakes Fire Department responded to a house in 24500 block of 86th Pl. where the caller stated her boyfriend set her on fire and needed help. The victim was transported to an area hospital with severe burns. Myron and the victim had an argument where Myron stated he would kill the victim, her children, and her entire family before setting her on fire and driving away.