Special Agent Thomas A. Owens
Central of Georgia Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 10, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 10, 1938
Incident Location: Alabama
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and Killed

Special Agent Ownes was shot and killed by a hobo. Agent Owens and his partner were protecting a train departing Birmingham, Alabama, when the two were ambushed by the suspect. Agent Owens' partner shot and killed the suspect.