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- Dec. 27, 1979 -
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Portland Police Bureau Agency Patch
Resided: OR, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Dec. 27, 1979
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 27 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Portland Police Bureau
OR   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
On The Job: 4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: OR   USA   Thu. Dec. 27, 1979
Summary: Officer Crowther succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two weeks earlier when he was shot while serving a narcotics warrant. He and eight other members of his unit were serving the warrant at the clubhouse of a local motorcycle gang. As they forced the door open one of the occupants opened fire with a shotgun, striking Officer Crowther in the head.

Thirteen members of the gang were arrested and charged with narcotics violations and Officer Crowther's murder.

Officer Crowther had served with the agency for 4 years and was assigned to the Special Investigation Division. He was survived by his parents and sister.

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