Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Edward Lowry was shot and killed near 24th and N Street as he escorted a prisoner to the police station.
The man had been arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
As the two walked to the police station, the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire, mortally wounding Policeman Lowry.
The suspect was convicted of Policeman Lowry's murder and sentenced to death, but the Nebraska Supreme Court subsequently reversed the verdict. During a second trial, he was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison. He was then furloughed by the governor after serving only five and a half years and then deported from the United States.
Policeman Lowry had served with the South Omaha Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Lowry gave the South Omaha Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Omaha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Lowry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Edward Lowry 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 NE, 97 of 151 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.2% of this state's fallen. That is 64.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward Lowry's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Lowry Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Lowry is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Lowry was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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