Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Lowry was shot and killed when he attempted to break up a fight. Deputy Lowry was a deputized guard at the United Verde Extension Mine near Jerome. As he was attempting to break up a fight he was shot to death. The shooter fled into the hills and a posse was sent after him. The shooter was later shot by another deputy. Deputy Lowry had previously served three terms as the Sheriff of Yavapai County.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Lowry served with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Prescott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lowry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James 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 AZ, 204 of 330 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 Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 6 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. James Lowry's cause is highlighted.
How James Lowry Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Lowry is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Lowry was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Yavapai County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
