Patrolman William Teasley Owens, Toccoa Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman William Teasley Owens

Toccoa Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, February 26, 1940

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William Teasley Owens

Patrolman William Owens was shot and killed as he and two other officers were questioning a robbery suspect on a city sidewalk. Another officer was shot in the arm. The suspect shot the third officer, who would have probably been killed, had the bullet not been deflected off the metal badge on his hat.

The suspect, 19, was sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on December 10, 1955.

Patrolman Owens was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 34
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1955

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Patrolman Owens,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Toccoa. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 26, 2025