Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Edward Fowler was shot and killed while checking on two suspicious men on the edge of town at 1:20 am. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Fowler, the two men were car thieves. As he approached them they opened fire, striking him in the stomach twice. The suspects fled and were never apprehended despite a manhunt involving hundreds of citizens. Patrolman Fowler had served with the North Vernon Police Department for only 21 days.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Fowler served with the North Vernon Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the North Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Fowler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Edward P. Fowler Jr. 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 IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 61.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At North Vernon Police Department, 5 of 5 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. Edward P. Fowler Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Edward P. Fowler Jr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward P. Fowler Jr. is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward P. Fowler Jr. was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from North Vernon Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
