Patrol Officer John E. Owen
Orlando Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, August 4, 1962

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 4, 1962
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Owen was shot and killed by an escapee from the Tavares Road Camp. The suspect was also shot and killed.

Officer Owen had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and two young children.