Portland Police Bureau, Oregon
End of Watch: Thursday, December 27, 1979
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 13, 1979
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter
Officer David Crowther succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two weeks earlier when he was shot while serving a narcotics warrant at 9014 North Lombard Street.
He and eight other members of his unit were serving the warrant at the clubhouse of a local motorcycle gang. As they forced the door open one of the occupants opened fire with a shotgun, striking Officer Crowther in the head.
Thirteen members of the gang were arrested and charged with narcotics violations and Officer Crowther's murder.
Officer Crowther had served with the Portland Police Bureau for four years and was assigned to the Special Investigation Division. He was survived by his parents and sister.