Officer John H. Fowler
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 9, 1884

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 9, 1884
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Hanged

Officer Fowler was shot and killed while supervising a chain gang. One of the prisoners attempted to escape but was discovered hiding in an outhouse by Officer Fowler. A struggle ensued and Officer Fowler was shot and killed with his own weapon. The suspect was apprehended by another officer and hanged for the crime.

Officer Fowler was survived by his wife and three children.