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Policeman Edward Lowry was shot and killed near 24th and N Street as he escorted a prisoner to the police station.
The man had been arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
As the two walked to the police station, the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire, mortally wounding Policeman Lowry.
The suspect was convicted of Policeman Lowry's murder and sentenced to death, but the Nebraska Supreme Court subsequently reversed the verdict. During a second trial, he was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison. He was then furloughed by the governor after serving only five and a half years and then deported from the United States.
Policeman Lowry had served with the South Omaha Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Lowry gave the South Omaha Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Omaha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Lowry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Edward is the only officer of South Omaha Police Department remembered here.
Edward is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1909, 2 officers in NE were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 42. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Edward was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 10.3% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Fridays: 16.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at South Omaha Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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