Borger Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, November 2, 1956
Add to My HeroesThurman Franklin Howe
Officer Howe was killed when he was assaulted during an arrest attempt. The suspect began to struggle and pushed Officer Hower to the ground, breaking his neck.
Officer Howe had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Howe.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 1, 2019
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