Orlando Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, August 4, 1962
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 4, 1962
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer John Owen was shot and killed by an escapee from the Tavares Road Camp. The suspect was also shot and killed.
Officer Owen had served with the Orlando Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two young children.