Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 16, 1918
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 16, 1918
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Deputy Sheriff James Lowry was shot and killed when he attempted to break up a fight.
Deputy Lowry was a deputized guard at the United Verde Extension Mine near Jerome. As he was attempting to break up a fight he was shot to death. The shooter fled into the hills and a posse was sent after him. The shooter was later shot by another deputy.
Deputy Lowry had previously served three terms as the Sheriff of Yavapai County.