Police Officer Jerry Keith Stowe, Houston Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Jerry Keith Stowe

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, September 20, 2000

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Jerry Keith Stowe

Police Officer Keith Stowe succumbed to injuries sustained 14 years earlier when he was assaulted and severely beaten over the back and abdomen with a 2x4 and a piece of re-bar.

The assault took place when Officer Stowe, along with four other officers, responded to a domestic disturbance in the area of the 1500 block of West Webster Street.

Following the incident, Officer Stowe underwent several surgeries, including the removal of his spleen. The surgeries and medical complications continued until he succumbed to the injuries.

Officer Stowe served with the Houston Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, child, parents, twin brother, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 5 years
Badge 4501

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Wednesday, August 27, 1986
Weapon Blunt object; Lumber
Offender Not available

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Officer Stowe,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 20, 2020