Her Police Husband Was Shot, The Impact.

Her Police Husband Was Shot, The Impact on her. Special Episode. When Kelli Hill-Lowe received the call that her police officer husband had been shot, she was thrown into a nightmare. There were no immediate answers. Was he dead? Was he alive? Was his condition life-threatening? All she knew was that the man she loved had been ambushed in a premeditated act of violence while doing what he had always done, serve and protect. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium and most all social media platforms

Sergeant Charles Lowe, a longtime member of the St. Louis Police Department, was working a secondary job as a security officer in the city’s Central West End when he was attacked. While sitting in his civilian vehicle, a group approached. One man leapt out and opened fire. Lowe, protected by a bulletproof vest, survived the shooting. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

“He was shot at close range,” Kelli recalled. “It was an ambush. They wanted him dead.”

The 2015 shooting sent shockwaves through both the law enforcement and local communities. It wasn’t until February 2024 that full legal closure came. A jury found the attacker guilty on four counts including assault and armed criminal action. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Another individual was sentenced to 30 years. After the verdict, Charles Lowe expressed his relief: “I feel like some stress has been lifted off my shoulders. Emotionally it was kind of a roller coaster. But today feels good to have some closure.” Her Police Husband Was Shot, The Impact. Listen to the interview with him as a Free Podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Reflecting on the night of the shooting, Charles shared how instinct and faith played a role in his survival. “There was nothing particular about them,” he said of the group. “But the hairs on my neck stood up. And at that point, there was a voice that told me grab my vest. I know it was God.”

The impact of the shooting was not only physical but deeply emotional for the Lowe family. As Kelli watched her husband begin his long journey of recovery, she found herself wrestling with fear, uncertainty, and the painful realization that their life had changed forever. But instead of allowing trauma to define her, Kelli found a purpose.

Today, she serves as President of the National Police Wives Association (NPWA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, resources, and outreach to law enforcement spouses across the country. The group has grown its national presence, using social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn to connect families and spread awareness. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Blogspot and Linkedin.

“After the shooting, I kept thinking, there have to be others like me