Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1984
Add to My HeroesJohnny 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 been with the agency for 5 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
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View all 26 Reflections⋆ 'Rest-in-Peace' Trooper Johnny Bowman, as long as a Virginia State Trooper wears that Patch on Their shoulder, and that Badge on Their chest, You Shall Not Be Forgotten, Sir!
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http://www.vsp.state.va.us/memorial_gallery.shtm
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