Saturday, October 8, 2016

Owen Family Speaks Out Through Public Statement for First Time Since Losing their Hero


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Advisory: **4th Update** #LASD: Owen Family Speaks Out Through Public Statement for First Time Since Losing their Hero
 
A Public Statement from the Owen Family:
To the residents of LA County and especially the Antelope Valley:
We want to say thank you for the love and support you have shown our family as we mourn the loss of our husband, father, brother, uncle, son, and ultimately our HERO, “Sgt. Steve Owen.” The continuous outpouring of encouragement, gratitude, and respect for him that has come from our community and across the nation has brought us the comfort and the strength needed to survive this tragedy.  You all have truly touched our hearts.
We want to say thank you for everyone who has stood in support, prayed, written letters, shared stories and are continuing to grieve beside us in honor of our fallen Hero.  Steve paid the ultimate sacrifice, but his passing is uniting this community.
We have peace knowing he was a man of faith, and although his earthly body is gone his spirit is alive and thriving inside all of us.  He is seated with the Lord Almighty looking down on all of us now and continuing to ensure our safety.  Rest assured, he will always be patrolling the streets of our community; you may not see him but he is there.  He will be missed, but never forgotten.
We are sharing a couple of very personal photos to help tell the story of the kind of man our husband, dad, and son was; a true family and community protector.  He had a huge heart for all things living and always put others before himself.  The first photo is a family portrait taken at our wedding ceremony in October 1999.  From left to right – Son Branden, now age 24; Wife Tania; Daughter Shannon, now age 22; Steve Owen; and Son Chadd, now age 27.  The second photo, also taken at the wedding, captured Steve on one knee giving symbolic vows to his daughter Shannon, just before giving vows to her mother Tania.  It was the kind of person he was, always thoughtful of others feelings and emotions before his own.
Thank you for all of the love and support, praise the Lord and God Bless the USA.
Authored by:
The Owen Family
**The family asks that their privacy be respected during this challening time.  Interviews will not be granted at this time.
Posted by:
Darren Harris, Lieutenant
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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@dhLASD

**3rd Update** #LASD Suspect Charged with Capital Murder of Lancaster Station Sergeant.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced a capital murder charge was filed today against 27-year-old Trenton Trevon Lovell for the alleged execution-style shooting death of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sergeant Steven Owen.  He faces one count of murder with the special circumstance allegations of murder for the purpose of avoiding or preventing a lawful arrest and murder of a peace officer.

Lovell will also be charged with one count each of attempted murder with an allegation that he used a patrol car as a deadly and dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon with priors, and two counts each of first-degree residential robbery and false imprisonment by violence with a knife use allegation.

Deputy District Attorney Michael Blake of the Crimes Against Peace Officers Section said the criminal complaint includes allegations that the defendant was on parole at the time of the crime and that he was convicted of robbery as a juvenile in 2006 and then again as an adult in 2009.

If convicted as charged, the defendant faces the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. A decision on whether to seek capital punishment will be made at a later date.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau continues to investigate the circumstances of this case.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.


Deputy Guillermina Saldana
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700

****2nd Updated Press Release Below****

Where: Lancaster Sheriff’s Station
             501 West Lancaster Boulevard
             Lancaster, Ca 93534

Date:    Thursday, October 6, 2016

Time:    4:00 PM

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting that killed Lancaster Sergeant Steven Owen a 29-year veteran of the department.  The deadly shooting occurred at a residence located at the 3200 block of West Avenue J-7 in Lancaster.

Homicide detectives have identified the suspect as 27-year-old Trenton Trevon Lovell a resident from Lancaster, California

Suspect Lovell was arrested on scene, then transported and booked at the Inmate Reception Center for 187 (A) PC, Murder.  He is being held without bail.

There is no further information at this time.

Sheriff Jim McDonnell will address the media pertaining to the deputy-involved shooting at Lancaster Station.

Written by:
Grace Medrano, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
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*Update*
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) homicide investigators have learned that shortly after 12:00 p.m., Lancaster Station received a call of a residential burglary occurring at a residence located in the 3200 block of West Avenue J-7 in Lancaster.
Sergeant Steven Owen, a 29 year veteran of the sheriff’s department, was the first of two responders to the residence.  In an active attempt to preserve life and property and establish a containment, Sergeant Owen positioned himself to the rear of the location. The suspect encountered Sergeant Owen, produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Sergeant Owen. A second deputy arrived on scene and encountered the suspect who had entered Sergeant Owen’s patrol vehicle and was attempting to commandeer it.  At that point, a deputy-involved shooting occurred. The suspect then rammed the assisting deputy’s patrol vehicle head-on before running from the scene.
As a containment was established for the apprehension of the suspect, it was learned that the suspect had entered yet another nearby residence occupied by two teenagers.  The scared teenagers then alerted the sheriff’s department that the suspect was inside their home, putting into effect an immediate rescue plan.
Already on scene, a special weapons team from LASD’S Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) made entry to protect the lives of the teenagers who were in danger.  As SEB made entry, the suspect exited the rear door of the residence and less than lethal devices were deployed to ensure that the suspect could not re-enter.  At this time, the teenagers were successfully rescued to safety.
In a continued effort to avoid apprehension, the suspect then climbed over a wall where he was confronted by deputies from Lancaster Station. He was then taken into custody.
The suspect, a male Black adult on active parole, was struck by gunfire in the upper torso and transported to a local hospital for a medical clearance for booking.  He is believed to be from the general Antelope Valley area.
A weapon was recovered and although it is early in the investigation, investigators are not currently looking for additional suspects.
Investigators continue to evaluate multiple scenes related to this crime and there is no additional information available at this time.
During this difficult time, it is important to remember and appreciate the heroic efforts by those who are called upon to keep the peace. In this case, Sergeant Owen was killed in his efforts, making the ultimate sacrifice.
Whenever a Deputy Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the wounding of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process. The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to provide strong, independent and effective oversight of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and to ensure transparent, accountable and constitutional policing for the County of Los Angeles. The Critical Incident Review panel convenes to perform a preliminary risk management analysis of the shooting. This panel is comprised of the concerned chief and unit commander, risk management and training personnel, the chairperson of the Executive Force Review Committee, and a representative from the Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel. Every aspect of a Deputy-Involved shooting is ultimately evaluated by the Sheriff’s Executive Force Review Committee, which determines whether there are any policy, tactical, supervisory, or training violations or concerns. The Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney also participates in the investigatory process and conducts a legal analysis of the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Authored by:
Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department


Sheriff’s Statement is as follows:
_____________________________________________

*Sheriff's Statement on Passing of #LASD Sergeant Steven Owen *PHOTO ATTACHED*

“The tragedy of a deputy sheriff such as Sergeant Steve Owen making the ultimate sacrifice has a massive impact on the whole law enforcement family. We all mourn together and our hearts go out especially to Steve's immediate family Tania, a detective at Arson/Explosives Detail, his two adult sons Brandon and Chad, a step-daughter Shannon and his mother Millie.”
 --Sheriff Jim McDonnell

Original press release is as follows:
______________________________________________
DATE:  Wednesday, October 5, 2016
TIME:  12:35 P.M.
LOCATION:  3200 block West Avenue J-7, Lancaster
SUSPECT:  Unknown
UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lt. Jauch

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Homicide Bureau detectives are en route to the 3200 block of West Avenue J-7, Lancaster, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.
A sergeant was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The suspect is outstanding.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
Whenever a Deputy Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the wounding of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process. The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to provide strong, independent and effective oversight of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and to ensure transparent, accountable and constitutional policing for the County of Los Angeles. The Critical Incident Review panel convenes to perform a preliminary risk management analysis of the shooting. This panel is comprised of the concerned chief and unit commander, risk management and training personnel, the chairperson of the Executive Force Review Committee, and a representative from the Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel. Every aspect of a Deputy-Involved shooting is ultimately evaluated by the Sheriff’s Executive Force Review Committee, which determines whether there are any policy, tactical, supervisory, or training violations or concerns. The Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney also participates in the investigatory process and conducts a legal analysis of the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Authored by:
Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
@LASDJuanita

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