Honor Roll

Officer

Vernon J. Owings

Department
Long Beach Police Department
End of Watch
June 24, 1960
Plaque
10

Officer Vernon J. Owings and his partner stopped west of the city limits to help what appeared to be two men having car trouble on June 24, 1960. One of the men drew a gun and fatally wounded Owings.

Tributes in honor of Officer Vernon J. Owings

  • Unknown Daughter

    To my father I never got to meet, and I’m so saddened for that. I’m so happy to have gotten to know you, even if it was all on paper. I will love you always…