Patrolman Gwendolyn Ann Downs
End of Watch: Mon, May 16th, 1977
Date of Incident: Mon, May 16th, 1977
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year
Age: 26
Survivors
Her two daughters
Incident
Patrolman Downs was shot and killed after she and her partner responded to disturbance call at the intersection of 7th Street and Broadway. After waiting several minutes and unable to find any one who had called the police, her estranged husband pulled into the lot. As Patrolman Downs approached he produced a handgun and shot her. He then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Tributes
There are 7 tributes for Patrolman Gwendolyn Ann Downs.
Left by Trooper on Saturday, February 9th, 2008
No Officer should be without a tribute. RIP. Watch over us and keep us safe. Thank you for your service.