Policeman Edward Lowry
South Omaha Police Department
Nebraska
End of Watch: Friday, February 19, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, February 19, 1909
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 14 years

Policeman Edward Lowry was shot and killed as he escorted a prisoner to the police station. The man had been arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old female.

As the two walked to the police station the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire, mortally wounding Policeman Lowry.

The suspect was convicted of Policeman Lowry's murder and sentenced to death death, but the Nebraska Supreme Court subsequently reversed the verdict. During a second trial, he was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison. He was then furloughed by the governor after serving only five and a half years, and then deported from the United States.

Policeman Lowry had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.