Deputy Sheriff James Henry Bowlin

Photo of Deputy Sheriff James Henry Bowlin
End of Watch: Sun, Jul 28th, 1940
Date of Incident: Sun, Apr 21st, 1940
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 51

Survivors

His wife and three sons

Incident

Deputy Bowlin was attempting to arrest three men who had assaulted his son in the Frakes community of Bell County. One of the men shot Deputy Bowlin as he attempted the arrest. He died from his wounds approximately three months later.

Agency

Bell County Sheriff's Office Patch
Kentucky Avenue
Pineville, Kentucky 40977
(606) 337-3102

Tributes

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