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Donald Jack Sowma Sr.

Case from Cypress, CA dated Nov 19, 1976

Victim Details

Name

Donald Jack Sowma, Sr.

Gender

Male

City

Cypress

State

CA

Date Of Death

1976-11-19

Age At Death

44

First Name

Donald

Last Name

Jack Sowma Sr.

Last Updated

07/14/2026

Case Description

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Sergeant Donald Jack Sowma Sr., a dedicated officer of the Cypress Police Department, tragically lost his life on November 19, 1976, at the age of 44. On that fateful day, Sgt. Sowma and his fellow officers responded to a silent burglar alarm at a business establishment in Cypress, California. During the search of the premises, Sgt. Sowma was shot by a suspect. Despite the immediate response and efforts of his colleagues, he succumbed to his injuries, marking a somber day for the Cypress Police ...

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