Wildwood Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, September 6, 1908
Add to My HeroesJohn D. Owens
Constable Owens was shot and killed over a dispute involving a local doctor's dog. Constable Owens was attempting to arrest the doctor when the man shot him twice. The doctor was arrested but never tried for the murder.
Constable Owens had served as marshal of Wildwood and constable Sumter County District Three for 3 years and had previously served as a deputy sheriff for Sumter County. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Never convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Town Marshal Owens.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 6, 2021
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