Bloomington Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Friday, August 15, 1975
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 15, 1975
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 15 to 25 years
Captain Donald Owens was shot and killed by a prisoner he was escorting from court. The prisoner, who was handcuffed in front, was able to draw Captain Owens' service weapon and shoot him, killing him instantly.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 to 25 years in prison.
Captain Owens had served with the Bloomington Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.