Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota
End of Watch Saturday, June 7, 1997
Timothy Joseph Bowe
Corporal Bowe was shot and killed early in the morning while assisting county deputies respond to a shooting call. He and three deputies parked their cruisers and walked approximately 3/4 of a mile into the secluded house where they spotted a car with the suspect lying across the front seats with his feet hanging out. As they were approaching the vehicle the suspect sat up and began firing, striking Corporal Bowe in the chin from about 35 yards away. He died at about 0200 hours, approximately one hour after the shooting. The three other deputies with him returned fire. An autopsy revealed that the man took his own life.
Corporal Bowe had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife, 6 year old daughter, and 9-month-old son.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 489
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 37 ReflectionsWhile I did not know Trooper Bowe but I found a East River Pirates hockey jersey with a memorial patch on it. I was curious about who he was and the people he had in his life. A quick search and I learned about a brave trooper and this jersey will be worn with pride.
Jesse Daniels
October 31, 2017
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