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Officer Michael Owens suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a murder and kidnapping suspect. Officer Owens had joined a pursuit initiated by the Texas DPS that had entered his jurisdiction. The vehicle was stopped on a bridge just outside of his jurisdiction and he became involved in a foot chase with the suspect. He caught the suspect and was able subdue him with the help of other officers. Shortly afterwards he sat down and began to experience chest pains. He collapsed at the scene and was immediately attended to by several deputies and paramedics but died at the scene. Corporal Owens had been in law enforcement for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Owens gave the Hutchins Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hutchins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Owens.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Michael is the only officer of Hutchins Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 88 officers lost to cardiac events in TX, 3.6% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1992, 3 officers in TX were lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1978, with 4.
In 1992, 18 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 17th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1992, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Michael was 39. Of the 84 lost to cardiac events in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 42.8 and 57; the middle age was 50. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 39. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 39. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 6.8% of these deaths in TX; October holds the most, 12.5%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hutchins Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.6% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-E
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