Officer James L. Dowdy, Fort Worth Police Department, Texas

Officer James L. Dowdy

Fort Worth Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, June 17, 1956

James L. Dowdy

Officer James Dowdy was killed when a meat company truck struck his motorcycle while chasing drag racers on Father's Day.

Officer Dowdy had been with the agency for 8 months. He was survived by his wife and 3-year-old son.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 8 months
Badge 476

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Rest in Peace Officer James L. Dowdy. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

June 15, 2016