North Vernon Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1925
Add to My HeroesEdward P. Fowler, Jr.
Patrolman Edward Fowler was shot and killed while checking on two suspicious men on the edge of town at 1:20 am.
Unbeknownst to Patrolman Fowler, the two men were car thieves. As he approached them they opened fire, striking him in the stomach twice. The suspects fled and were never apprehended despite a manhunt involving hundreds of citizens.
Patrolman Fowler had served with the North Vernon Police Department for only 21 days.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 3 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
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