Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
Constable Bowen was survived by his wife, four daughters, three sons, and six siblings.
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- August 2, 2026
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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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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Howard T. Bowen 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Howard T. Bowen's cause is highlighted.
How Howard T. Bowen Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Howard T. Bowen is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Howard T. Bowen was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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