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Patrolman Gwendolyn Ann Downs | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman

Gwendolyn Ann Downs

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Monday, May 16, 1977

Biographical Info

Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 16, 1977
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Patrolman Gwen Downs was shot and killed after she and her partner responded to a call at a parking lot of a fast food restaurant at 700 West Broadway.

After the officers had waited several minutes and were unable to find anyone who had called the police, Patrolman Down's estranged husband pulled into the lot. As she approached him he pulled out a gun and shot her before committing suicide.

Patrolman Downs served with the Louisville Police Department for four years and is survived by her two daughters.