Louisiana Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, February 14, 1900
Add to My HeroesLowell Pew
Policeman Lowell Pew was shot and killed in the railroad yard by one of three tramps he caught breaking into a freight car. All three suspects were captured two months later.
On September 27, 1900, two of the suspects escaped from the Bowling Green Jail by tunneling out of their cell into a sewer which led to the outside. On October 7, 1900, they shot and mortally wounded Patrolman Raphael A. Girard of the Hannibal, Missouri, Police Department.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Pew,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisiana.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
February 14, 2020
