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Resided:
GA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 16, 1985
Race/Sex:
Black Male / 46 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Athens Police Dept.
GA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Corporal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
432
On The Job:
20 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
GA
USA
Wed. Jan. 16, 1985
Summary:
Corporal Thomas Bowles died as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage which he suffered after being assaulted four days earlier. He was attempting to arrest a man for DUI when the man resisted and struck Corporal Bowles in the head. The officer was able to place the man under arrest and started driving to the jail.
During the drive Corporal Bowles began experiencing chest and head pains. He radioed for medical assistance and backup. He was transported to a local where he lapsed into a coma. Corporal Bowles remained in the coma until his death four days later.
Corporal Bowles had served with the Athens Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
