Captain Steven Tabor Howard, Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

Captain Steven Tabor Howard

Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Saturday, March 2, 1935

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Steven Tabor Howard

Captain Steven Howard succumbed to a gunshot received the previous day while responding to a robbery at a local bar.

After an intensive investigation two suspects were identified. During the arrest one of the suspects was shot and killed. The other, who was a juvenile, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Captain Howard had served with the Des Moines Police Department for 27 years.

Bio

Age 68
Tour 27 years
Badge CAPTAIN

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, March 1, 1935
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Capt. Howard,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Des Moines.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 2, 2025