Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer John Owen was shot and killed by an escapee from the Tavares Road Camp. The suspect was also shot and killed. Officer Owen had served with the Orlando Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two young children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Owen gave the Orlando Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Orlando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Owen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer John E. Owen 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Orlando Police Department, 10 of 16 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John E. Owen's cause is highlighted.
How John E. Owen Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John E. Owen is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John E. Owen was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
15 officers from Orlando Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
