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Officer John E. Owen | Orlando Police Department, Florida
Orlando Police Department, Florida

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: 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.