Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Abraham Bowline and Patrolman Ross Darrow were shot and killed by an assailant attempting to flee the scene of an accident.
After being called to the scene of the accident, the officers saw two men attempting to flee. As they attempted to arrest them, the suspects opened fire on the officer. Patrolman Darrow was able to return fire, killing one suspect.
Patrolman Bowline had served with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office for 7 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bowline gave the Tulsa County Highway Patrol 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Oklahoma. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bowline.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Abraham Lincoln Bowline is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 69.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Tulsa County Highway Patrol, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Abraham Lincoln Bowline's cause is highlighted.
How Abraham Lincoln Bowline Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Abraham Lincoln Bowline is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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