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Constable W. Earl Gowdy | Liberal Police Department, Missouri

Constable

W. Earl Gowdy

Liberal Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Saturday, February 14, 1920

Biographical Info

Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 14, 1920
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Marshal Gowdy was shot and killed during a shootout with three suspects. He was exchanging shots with two suspects when a third man shot him from behind. The three suspects were attempting to burglarize the Iron Bridge Distillery.
Marshal Gowdy was survived by his wife, three daughters, son, parents and two brothers.