Patrolman Edward P. Fowler, Jr., North Vernon Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman Edward P. Fowler, Jr.

North Vernon Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1925

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Edward P. Fowler, Jr.

Patrolman Edward Fowler was shot and killed while checking on two suspicious men on the edge of town at 1:20 am.

Unbeknownst to Patrolman Fowler, the two men were car thieves. As he approached them they opened fire, striking him in the stomach twice. The suspects fled and were never apprehended despite a manhunt involving hundreds of citizens.

Patrolman Fowler had served with the North Vernon Police Department for only 21 days.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 3 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never apprehended

suspicious person

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Patrolman Fowler,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of North Vernon.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 21, 2025