Lakewood Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Sunday, November 29, 2009
Add to My HeroesRonald Wilbur Owens, II
Officer Ronald Owens, Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina DeLong-Griswold, and Officer Greg Richards were shot and killed in an ambush style attack while sitting inside a coffee shop in Parkland.
All four officers had just finished a call and went to the coffee shop to complete paperwork. Sergeant Renninger, Officer Owens and Officer DeLong-Griswold were seated at a table, and Officer Richards was in line waiting to order coffee. The suspect entered the shop, walked directly over to the table where the three officers were sitting, drew a 9 mm handgun and shot Officer DeLong-Griswold, killing her. The suspect then shot Sergeant Renninger, killing him.
After shooting the two officers, the suspect’s weapon jammed and he became involved in a physical fight with Officer Owens. During the struggle, the suspect drew a second weapon, a .38 caliber revolver and shot and killed Officer Owens. Officer Richards, hearing the shots, moved toward the suspect and became involved in physical fight with him. During the struggle, Officer Richards was able to shoot the suspect once in the torso, before the suspect was able to gain control of his weapon. The suspect then shot Officer Richards, killing him.
The suspect fled the location, prompting a two day manhunt. He was shot and killed by a Seattle police officer after the officer observed him near a stolen car. The officer attempted to take the suspect into custody, but the suspect refused to follow commands and attempted to flee, prompting the officer to fatally shoot him.
Officer Owens had served with the Lakewood Police Department for five years and had a total of twelve years of law enforcement service. He is survived by his daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 121
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 501 ReflectionsToday, I join the Lakewood Police Department in remembering and honoring Sergeant Mark Renninger #23, Officer Tina DeLong-Griswold #101, Officer Ronald Owens #121, and Officer Gregory Richards #135 for their years of faithful service and their ultimate sacrifice. May these four officers rest in eternal peace and may God continue to comfort their families, friends, loved ones and the entire Lakewood Police Department.
Gone but never forgotten!
Elizabeth A. Rivera
ODMP Civilian Supporter
November 29, 2020
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