Officer William Lee Bowlin
Metro Nashville Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 4, 1982

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 4, 1982
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Bowlin was shot and killed when he was ambushed at the scene of a domestic dispute call. He and two other officers had responded to the call and attempted to make contact with the residents of the home. After not receiving a response at the door the other two officers walked around back and Officer Bowling began to return to his cruiser. As he walked towards the car he was shot in the head by a suspect who was hiding in nearby bushes.

Officer Bowlin had been with the agency for just under five years.