Town Marshal Oder Fowler, Jamestown Police Department, Tennessee

Town Marshal Oder Fowler

Jamestown Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, March 14, 1938

Oder Fowler

Marshal Oder Fowler was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest two men. The men opened fire, killing Marshal Fowler and a county surveyor, and wounding a Fentress County sheriff's deputy.

Both suspects were arrested by other deputies and the killer was executed on August 28, 1939.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Arrested

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 14, 2012