Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer James Bowers was shot and killed after when he responded to a robbery-in-progress at Majik Market, a local convenience store at 2936 N. Lumpkin Road in Columbus, GA. The shooter and an accomplice were sentenced to life in prison. The incident occurred minutes before the end of his last shift with the department. He had recently taken the Bar Exam but had not yet received the results, which arrived with a passing score after his death. He was posthumously recognized during the law school graduation ceremony. Officer Bowers had served with the Columbus Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five-year-old son.
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bowers gave the Columbus Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bowers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer James Neal Bowers is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,587 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.8 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Columbus Police Department, 19 of 26 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 73.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Neal Bowers's cause is highlighted.
How James Neal Bowers Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Neal Bowers is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Neal Bowers was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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