Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George Lowe was shot and killed as he and a fellow officer were sitting in an unmarked squad car while off duty at 13th Avenue and Washington Street within sight of the police station. At 1:30 am, as the officers were talking to a citizen, a car containing numerous subjects pulled alongside them, and one male fired four shots from an open window. Patrolman Lowe was fatally shot in the chest, and the other officer was wounded by flying glass. Five men, all members of a gang, were apprehended and charged with murder. It was believed the officers were ambushed due to a previous incident between Patrolman Lowe and one of the gang members. The shooter was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 to 25 years in prison. Two suspects had their charges dismissed after testifying for the state. Patrolman Lowe was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Gary Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Lowe gave the Gary Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gary community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George W. Lowe, Sr. served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman George W. Lowe, Sr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Gary Police Department, 10 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George W. Lowe, Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How George W. Lowe, Sr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of second-degree murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George W. Lowe, Sr. is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George W. Lowe, Sr. was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Gary Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
