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Chief of Police Rowry – York Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In 2009, Chief Rowry was involved in the fatal shooting of Joe Louis Bell. The incident led to a lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful death. Rowry was convicted of manslaughter, indicating the use of excessive force resulting in death. The City of York faced legal scrutiny over the incident, highlighting issues of police misconduct within the department.

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Chief of Police Rowry](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/chief-of-police-rowry/)

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Chief of Police Rowry](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/chief-of-police-rowry/)

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