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Constable Howard Bowen was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 46 South, one mile south of I-40.
The female driver 49, and male owner 59, in the vehicle that struck him were charged with second-degree murder and DUI.
Constable Bowen was survived by his wife, four daughters, three sons, and six siblings.
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Constable Bowen was survived by his wife, four daughters, three sons, and six siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Bowen served with the Dickson County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Dickson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Bowen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Howard is the only officer of Dickson County Constable's Office remembered here.
Howard is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Howard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Howard is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1977, 5 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Howard was 59. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41.
Howard was 59. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Howard was 59. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Sundays: 15.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Dickson County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
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