Sergeant Steven C. Owen, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Sergeant Steven C. Owen

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Steven C. Owen

Sergeant Steve Owen was shot and killed after responding to a burglary in progress call in the 3200 block of West Avenue J-7 in Lancaster, California.

He was checking the rear of the apartment building when the subject emerged and shot him. The other deputy on scene heard the shooting and ran to the rear of the building, where he found Sergeant Owen wounded. As he rendered aid the suspect attempted to steal Sergeant Owen's patrol car, but but crashed into a second patrol car as the second deputy attempted to stop him.

The man then fled into a nearby home where he took two teenagers hostage for several hours. As a SWAT team entered the apartment the man fled but was quickly apprehended.

Sergeant Owen had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 29 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 29 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Apprehended

Burglary

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Thank you for your service Sgt. Owens and to your family. I’m currently a Recruit with LASD. We will never forget your hard work and commitment. I’m proud to have chosen this department and hope that one day I can wear tan and greens and give back to the community ..

Orlando Martinez
LASD

May 13, 2018