Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Saturday, March 2, 1935
Add to My HeroesSteven Tabor Howard
Captain Steven Howard succumbed to a gunshot received the previous day while responding to a robbery at a local bar.
After an intensive investigation two suspects were identified. During the arrest one of the suspects was shot and killed. The other, who was a juvenile, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Captain Howard had served with the Des Moines Police Department for 27 years.
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour 27 years
- Badge CAPTAIN
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 1, 1935
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsCapt. Howard,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Des Moines.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 2, 2025
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