Winston County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, January 11, 1976
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 11, 1976
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Died in prison
Deputy Rowe was shot and killed while checking on a car parked on the side of a roadway. Another car pulled up behind him and an occupant shot him as he walked back to his car. Two men were taken into custody shortly after the incident and a woman driving a white car with Tennessee tags was later taken into custody as well.
The shooter was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison January 6, 1991.
Deputy Rowe had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and child.