Farmers Branch Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, August 27, 1983
Add to My HeroesLowell Clayton Tribble
Officer Lowell Tribble was shot and killed from ambush while on patrol. He was driving through an apartment complex in a marked patrol car when a man opened fire on him.
On August 27, 2010, exactly 27 years to the day after Officer Tribble was slain, a suspect was arrested and charged with capital murder. In April 2011 charges against the suspect were dismissed and the investigation remains open.
Officer Tribble was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 38 ReflectionsI remember you well, you were a good
Friend and policeman, I can’t believe
Your killer is still free, Pray before my
Time ends they find him
RIP my friend, I never forgot you
Or your death, God still be with your
Family
Jan Sweatt
A friend
March 10, 2022
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