First Lieutenant Cell C. Howell
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 27, 1977

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: 19

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, April 27, 1977
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Lieutenant Howell was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop in Oklahoma City. As he approached the vehicle the intoxicated driver swerved and struck him. The suspect was later apprehended by Oklahoma City police officers.

Lieutenant Howell had been with the agency for 19 years.