Officer Bowen Killed in Traffic Stop Tragedy

Officer Matthew Bowen, a 32-year-old member of the Vacaville Police Department, was honored by the community after he was killed during a traffic stop on July 11 by a suspected DUI driver. Hundreds lined the streets to pay their respects as a procession led him from a private memorial service to the cemetery. Bowen, who joined the Vacaville Police Department in 2023, leaves behind a wife and two young sons. His death marks the first line of duty fatality for the department. The suspected driver, Serena CJ Rodriguez, has been accused of intentionally killing Bowen. Community members and fellow officers emphasized his dedication to both his family and his role as a police officer.