U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Johnny Bowman
1984
Johnny Rush Bowman served the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 years. Johnny also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Edged weapon
What Happened
Trooper Johnny Bowman was stabbed to death at 4:18 a.m. when an unidentified male attacked him at his home in the 8900 block of Patterson Place in Manassas, Virginia. A suspect was identified but was never charged due to a lack of evidence. Trooper Bowman, who also served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, had served with the been with the Virginia State Police for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter, who went on to become a police officer.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1972 – 1977
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Virginia State Police
Trooper
In Our Keeping
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