Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Owen Lyon was shot and killed while he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance at approximately 5:00 am. As they approached the house the drunken male suspect emerged with a .32 caliber handgun and opened fire, striking Patrolman Lyon in the chest. The suspect then shot and wounded Patrolman Lyon's partner, who retreated to the police car and retrieved a shotgun. During a second gun battle Patrolman Lyon's partner shot and killed the suspect. His partner then transported Patrolman Lyon to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wound the next morning. Patrolman Lyon was a Unietd States Korean War Navy veteran and had served with the Redding Police Department for six years. His badge was retired and is permanently displayed in the Redding Police Department's lobby.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, mother, sister, and three brothers.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Lyon gave the Redding Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Redding community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Owen Ted Lyon served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman Owen Ted Lyon is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Redding Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Owen Ted Lyon's cause is highlighted.
How Owen Ted Lyon Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Owen Ted Lyon is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Owen Ted Lyon was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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