Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Add to My HeroesSteven 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 439 ReflectionsSteve,
Thinking of my Steve (Blair) on the anniversary of his murder today and remembering all of the calls and stories and laughs we all shared while working the streets of Lynwood together. You were a great friend to us both and I know you’re both watching over us all from above...
Miss you my friend...
Dana Blair
Widow of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Steve Blair EOW 05/12/1995
May 12, 2021
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