Incident
Patrolman Ross Darrow and Patrolman Abraham Bowline were shot and killed by an assailant attempting to flee the scene of an accident.
After being called to the scene of the accident, the officers saw two men attempting to flee. As they attempted to arrest them, the suspects opened fire on the officer. Patrolman Darrow was able to return fire, killing one suspect.
Patrolman Darrow had been employed with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Darrow gave the Tulsa County Highway Patrol 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Oklahoma. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Darrow.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Ross Darrow 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Tulsa County Highway Patrol, 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. Ross Darrow's cause is highlighted.
How Ross Darrow Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ross Darrow is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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