Sheriff Hugh Owen, Nowata County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Sheriff Hugh Owen

Nowata County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, October 12, 1938

Hugh Owen

Sheriff Owen was shot and killed in Coffeyville, Oklahoma, by one of two men when he entered their home to question them about a series of holdups. Both suspects were captured five days later by state troopers near Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Both suspects were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on January 26, 1939. One was paroled in 1959. The other suspect was paroled in January of 1963 but was returned to prison four months later for violating his parole.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 12, 2011