Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Samuel Gowland was shot and killed as he and other deputies attempted to protect leased trapping lands on Delacroix Island.
Several groups of trappers were feuding and the deputies were attempting to keep the peace in the area. As the deputies passed a group of trappers they were fired upon. Deputy Gowland was fatally shot and 10 others were wounded in the shootout.
Three men were later arrested and charged with Deputy Gowland's murder.
Deputy Gowland was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Gowland was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Gowland served with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Chalmette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Gowland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Samuel D. Gowland 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 61.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, 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. Samuel D. Gowland's cause is highlighted.
How Samuel D. Gowland Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Samuel D. Gowland is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Samuel D. Gowland was killed by gun; unknown type.
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