Police Officer Norman F. Towler
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 17, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 17, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Towler was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person near the intersection of Porter and Vinewood. As Officer Towler patrolled his beat he noticed that the man had been in the same location for several hours. He decided to question the man but as he approached the man began to walk away. The suspect suddenly turned around and shot Officer Towler five times.

Officer Towler had served with the Detroit Police Department for 3 years and was survived by his wife and two children.