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Carlos Winston Owen

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Jun 17, 2004

Victim Details

Carlos Winston Owen

Male

White / Caucasian

Birmingham

AL

2004-06-17

58

Carlos

Winston Owen

Yes

07/04/2026

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In the summer of 2004, a veteran police officer, 58-year-old Carlos Winston Owen, tragically lost his life in the line of duty in Birmingham, Alabama. A man who had dedicated 26 years to the Birmingham Police Department, Owen was known for his commitment and bravery, having received the Officer of the Year Award just two years prior. His life was cut short on the afternoon of June 17th, during what should have been a routine service of a misdemeanor assault warrant in the Ensley area of the city ...
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    I've been reading through the threads about the Ensley area ambush, and my heart tr... ...Read More
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    I recently came across this case, and I can’t stop thinking about the sense of community and respe... ...Read More
    07/18/2023
    I read about Officer Owen's dedication to the Birmingham community, and I am struck by the bravery d... ...Read More
    05/09/2023
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