The following is from the Vacaville Police Department:
It is with profound sadness that the City of Vacaville Police Department confirms the tragic passing of Officer Matthew Bowen, who was killed this morning in the line of duty.
Officer Bowen was initiating a traffic stop and was struck by a vehicle. The driver was taken into custody. Officer Bowen was transported to Kaiser Hospital and despite the best efforts of emergency responders, he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Bowen started with the City of Vacaville on June 13, 2023. Prior to, he served as a Police Officer with the City of Concord Police Department. He has served with the highest level of dedication and honor, and his loss is deeply felt by the Department, the City and the community. He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents and brother.
It is with much gratitude that we thank our neighboring agencies who have poured out a tremendous amount of support during this time. We request that the public respect the family’s privacy as they are faced with this heartbreaking loss.
The California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation. Media inquiries regarding the investigation of this incident should be directed to the California Highway Patrol, Golden Gate Division Public Information Unit.
All other media inquiries may be directed to Vacaville Lieutenant Cardona at 707.469.4801.
Police Chief Ian Schmutzler will be issuing a statement at 6:30 PM at the Vacaville Police Department, 660 Merchant Street.
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May God bless this brave officer’s family and friends in this tragic loss.
Very, very sad. 31 years in public safety and I’ve seen this happen too many times. Rest easy brother, We’ve got it from here……
Words cannot express how I f’ing hate the song Amazing Grace played on bagpipes. I’m getting anxious just just hearing it in my head. If I never ever hear that retched song again it will be too soon…
Here’s to us and those like us… damn few left!
R I P
He looks very familiar,I wonder what years he worked in Concord?
Fine young man smart enough to get out of Concord,but this happened.
Sorry to his family.
Rest in peace sir.
Condolences to officer Bowen’s family, friends and department. The POS who killed him is a certified nursing assistant, who was arrested two years ago for possessing a weapon while in prison, carrying a concealed dirk/ dagger, drug paraphernalia, being a public nuisance, and committing a felony while on bail.
Have you ever seen the grab bag people that they hire to work in hospitals?.they will hire anyone that breathes.
My deepest condolences to this fine officer’s family, as well as to his colleagues at the Vacaville and Concord Police Departments.
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to the family.
The job is hard enough as it is.
Add the dangers of responding code 3 and working on the side of highways, freeways and city streets it is so dangerous.
I am surprised that we do not hear of more fatalities of first responders, tow truck drivers and Cal Trans.
Prayers for the family
Prayers for the charges to stick
Prayers for his friends & coworkers
Prayers for the prosecution
If she goes free then the prosecutor should serve the time
Thank you for your services officer. Prayers go out to your family.
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