Logansport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Sunday, December 3, 1989
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 3, 1989
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Downs was dragged to death by a vehicle being driven by a domestic assault suspect. Patrolman Downs was attempting to stop the man from driving from the scene and jumped onto the side of the car.
The suspect refused to stop and Patrolman Downs was dragged to death after becoming caught in the car.
Patrolman Downs was survived by his wife, seven children, and two grandchildren.