Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman

Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman | Virginia State Police, Virginia Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman | Virginia State Police, Virginia
Virginia State Police, Virginia
Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman | Virginia State Police, Virginia
Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman | Virginia State Police, Virginia
Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1984

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Johnny Rush Bowman

Trooper Johnny Bowman was stabbed to death at 4:18 a.m. when an unidentified male attacked him at his home in the 8900 block of Patterson Place in Manassas, Virginia.

A suspect was identified but was never charged due to a lack of evidence.

Trooper Bowman, who also served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, had served with the been with the Virginia State Police for five years. He is survived by his wife and daughter, who went on to become a police officer.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 1515
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
  • Offender Never identified

at home, off duty

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Trooper Bowman,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a a law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 19, 2024

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