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Gwendolyn Ann Downs, a 26-year-old African American female, was a detective with the Louisville Police Department. On May 16, 1977, she and her partner were dispatched to a White Castle restaurant at 7th and Broadway. Upon their arrival, they encountered a situation that would end in tragedy.
At the scene, Downs' estranged husband, Claude Downs, who was also a Louisville police officer but was off-duty at the time, was present. As Gwendolyn approached his vehicle, he tragically shot her b ...Read More
At the scene, Downs' estranged husband, Claude Downs, who was also a Louisville police officer but was off-duty at the time, was present. As Gwendolyn approached his vehicle, he tragically shot her b ...Read More
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Gwendolyn Ann Downs
Male
Black / African American
Louisville
KY
1977-05-16
26
Gwendolyn
Ann Downs
12/02/2025
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