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Gary Howe, Police Officer

Gary Howe

Thursday, June 13, 1991



Howe, Gary

Rank: Police Officer

Serial Number:16805

Division: Air Support Division

Location: Vernon Ave and Raymond Ave.

Date Killed: Thursday, June 13, 1991

Cause of Death: Helicopter Crash

Bio: Officer Howe and "/officers_killed_in_the_line_of_duty/content_basic_view/29697">Officer
Charles Champe were killed when their police helicopter crashed
into a parking lot and burst into flames. The helicopter's engine
failed while the officers were on routine patrol.

Officer Howe had been with the Department for 20 years and was
survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, parents, two sisters, and
three brothers.

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