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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Owen D. Yancey
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: Unknown
- Division: University
- Location: 3507 Victoria Ave.
- Date Killed: Sunday, October 20, 1935
- Cause of Death: Accidental Shooting
Rememberance
Policeman Owen Yancey was shot and killed by a woman who mistook him for a prowler.
Policeman Yancey had responded to a disturbance call near the home and was searching the area when the occupant fired two rounds through a wall, striking Policeman Yancey.
Policeman Yancey is survived by his wife and two sons.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
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