San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, December 2, 1936
John Stowe
Patrolman John Stowe was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a man with a gun. He was off duty in a bar when the bartender recognized him as an officer and informed him that another patron had a gun. When Patrolman Stowe attempted to arrest the man he was shot and killed.
The 19-year-old suspect was sentenced to death but later had his sentence commuted to life.
Patrolman Stowe had served with the San Antonio Police Department for 26 years.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 26 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsAny family of Fallen Officer John Stowe contact the San Antonio Police Department Family Assistance Team. 210-207-5181
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