Kenneth Dwin Fowler, a 59-year-old white male, was a Sergeant for the Lubbock Police Department in Texas. He served the force for 36 years and was tragically killed in the line of duty on June 18, 1992. On that fateful day, Sgt. Fowler and another officer responded to a call about a disturbance at an apartment complex. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a mental health caseworker, James E. Haliburton Jr., who had been killed by his patient, James Kevin Voyles. As Sgt.
Fowler kneeled over the victim's body to cover it, the suspect opened his apartment door and fired multiple shots, striking Sgt. Fowler in the head and upper torso. Sgt. Fowler was pronounced dead upon arrival at the University Medical Center.
The suspect, James Kevin Voyles, was apprehended by the Lubbock SWAT Team several hours after the shooting. Voyles was charged with the fatal shootings of both James E. Haliburton Jr. and Sgt. Kenneth D. Fowler. He later made a plea bargain with prosecutors and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Sgt. Fowler's death was a significant loss to the Lubbock Police Department and the community he served. He was remembered as a dedicated officer and a good influence on those who knew him. He is survived by his wife and two sons. His sacrifice and service are honored and remembered by his colleagues and the community.
