Patrolman Benjamin F. Dowell, Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman Benjamin F. Dowell

Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, December 7, 1903

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Benjamin F. Dowell

Patrolman Benjamin Dowell was shot and killed as he stood on his post awaiting relief. As Patrolman Dowell stood on his post two men approached him. Patrolman Dowell had previously arrested one of the men and his sister. The suspect drew a revolver and before Patrolman Dowell could respond the suspect shot him in the stomach. Patrolman Dowell managed to return fire hitting the suspect in the arm. Patrolman Dowell was removed to the hospital where he died. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and hanged on April 13, 1905.

Patrolman Dowell had served with the agency for two years. He was survived by his expectant wife.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Executed in 1905

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 108th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 7, 2011