David Bowie sighted in Downtown Astoria

Photo courtesy of Herman "Neckbone" Walker.

An apparent David Bowie sighting in the Downtown area has sparked controversy throughout the city, with many residents claiming the late performer has risen from the grave.

But what many residents don't realize is, it's not entirely uncommon for people to fake their deaths and reinvent themselves within the isolated confines of Astoria.

The incident went viral only hours after local ne'er-do-well Herman "Neckbone" Walker was able to photograph a man appearing to be the deceased rock star as he perched gracefully along the window sill of a popular neighborhood record shop.

"It was definitely him," Walker told reporters. "He tried his hardest not to move or blink, but my schedule was wide open, so I just sat there and looked back at him until he finally got up and walked away. I would have taken more pictures, but my phone died. I've been having issues with my charger. You have to play with it a bit to get it to work."

Walker then stared off into the distance, as if consumed by a sudden idea. He then darted off into the general direction of Uniontown, where he is still presumed to be.

Whether this recent sighting was actually David Bowie, or just a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to him, no one can be certain at this time. The photograph is scheduled to be analyzed later this week at Clatsop Community College.

In the meantime, a GoFundMe page to replace Herman "Neckbone" Walker's cell phone charger can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/duks5yfa