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Patrolman James Owens, Jr. | Charleston County Police Department, South Carolina Charleston County Police Department, South Carolina

Patrolman

James Owens, Jr.

Charleston County Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, May 11, 1968

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/11/1968

Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber

Suspect: Sentenced to death

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Patrolman Owens was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner he had just arrested. He had responded to an accident and had transported an injured woman and her boyfriend to the hospital. While at the hospital the boyfriend became disorderly and Patrolman Owens arrested him. As he took the man to jail the man produced a .22 caliber handgun and shot Patrolman Owens in the neck four times.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death September 18, 1968.

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To one of the most vibrant, intelligent, caring, kind yet very stern uncles ever. Our chain has been broken with the loss of our "Uncle Bubba" as we affecttionately called him. He left us way too soon. We will forever cherish spending sooo many of our childhood moments with you. To us, you were like a trophy on a mantel: admired, shiney, bright, stood tall, and very steadfast in all of your ways. We all love you, and you will NEVER be forgotten. God blessed us with a great legacy, your life. The Earthalie & Freddie Whaley, Sr. Children: Rommie, Chita, Rusty, Von, Vet, Dwayne, Dana, Derrick, and Courtney.

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