Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman, Virginia State Police, Virginia

Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1984

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Johnny Rush Bowman

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. He is survived by his wife and daughter, who went on to become a police officer.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 5 years
Badge 1515
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Never identified

at home, off duty

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I hope you are still resting in peace Trooper Bowman. I only heard of your story today (8/23/2025) but I can promise that it, and your name, will not be forgotten for as long as I live. Despite the time since this crime, your killer will face justice, whether in this life or the next. Thank you for your service to our country and our great state of Virginia.

Malcolm

August 23, 2025