Sergeant Donald Jack Sowma, Cypress Police Department, California

Sergeant Donald Jack Sowma

Cypress Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, November 19, 1976

Donald Jack Sowma

Sergeant Donald Sowma was shot and killed after he and other officers responded to a silent burglar alarm.

While he was searching the premises he was shot by a suspect. The suspect surrendered to a SWAT team six hours later.

The 32-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on July 7, 1977. He was denied parole for the third time on September 22, 2016. He will be eligible for parole again in 2021.

Sergeant Sowma is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Rest In Peace Brother. You are remembered and honored on the 41st anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 19, 2017