Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Michael L. Dowell
Gender : Male
Age : 42
Race : White
Date : 05/17/2025
Location : Downtown Terre Haute
City : Terre Haute
County : Vigo
State : Indiana
Agency : Terre Haute Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 17, 2025, a police pursuit through downtown Terre Haute concluded when the suspect barricaded himself, leading to a standoff with officers. During the standoff, the suspect took his own life. The Terre Haute Police Department is investigating the incident.
