Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 1933
Add to My HeroesHenry Adams Owens
Deputy Sheriff Henry Owens was shot and killed at a church revival at Edgewood, Kentucky, by a 21-year- old man after he lit a cigarette and he told him that smoking was not allowed in church.
The subject told Deputy Owens he could not tell him what to do. As Deputy Owens reached out to take hold of him the man opened fire with a .45 caliber handgun. Deputy Owens was shot twice in the chest and killed.
The subject fled into the mountains after shooting Deputy Owens. It is not known if he was ever apprehended
Deputy Owens had served with the Bell County Sheriff's Office for several years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two brothers, and his half-sister.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Not available
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