St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 16, 1926
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 16, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Samuel Gowland was shot and killed as he and other deputies attempted to protect leased trapping lands on Delacroix Island.
Several groups of trappers were feuding and the deputies were attempting to keep the peace in the area. As the deputies passed a group of trappers they were fired upon. Deputy Gowland was fatally shot and 10 others were wounded in the shootout.
Three men were later arrested and charged with Deputy Gowland's murder.
Deputy Gowland was survived by his wife.