- Friday January 13th, 2017 :: 11:28 a.m. PST
**3rd Update** #LASD - Homicide Detectives Arrest Five in Connection to the Murder of Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve Owen. 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve Owen. Sergeant Owen was gunned down while on duty, on October 5, 2016, in the city of Lancaster.
On Thursday, January 12, 2017, Homicide Detectives, with the assistance of personnel from Major Crimes Bureau, Operation Safe Streets Bureau, Narcotics Bureau, Emergency Operations Bureau, Lancaster and Palmdale Stations, and the Department of Children and Family Services, arrested five males reportedly connected to assisting 27 year-old, Trenton Trevon Lovell evade arrest after he murdered Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve Owen. Four suspects, 31year-old Lydell Herd, 28 year-old Robert Thomas, 24 year-old Richard Cowley, and 27 year-old Larry Johnson, are residents of Los Angeles. The 5th suspect, 18 year-old Deshawn Peterson, is a resident of Lancaster. All were arrested yesterday, pursuant to arrest warrants, at or near their residences.
Homicide detectives developed undisclosed information that the suspects attempted to help Trenton Lovell evade arrest after he shot Sergeant Steve Owen and held two teens hostage at their home near the shooting scene. Lovell was ultimately arrested outside of the teens' residence without incident.
A sixth individual, 24 year-old, female, Sakina Rashiduddin, of Los Angeles, was also arrested for outstanding warrants during yesterday’s operation.
In addition, Suspect Herd was charged with possession of narcotics for sale, Thomas and Cowley were charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, and Johnson with parole violation.
The arrest charges will be brought to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office for filing consideration.
The gunman, Trenton Trevon Lovell, remains incarcerated at Men’s Central Jail. He was arraigned for the murder of Sergeant Steve Owen on January 9, 2017, and has a preliminary hearing on February 15, 2017, at Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Court, 42011 4th Street West, Lancaster.
There will be no press conference and booking photos will not be released.
The investigation is ongoing, and there are no further details at this time.
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 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.
Written by:
Guillermina Saldaña, 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
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*** 2nd Press Release ***
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
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
*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:
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*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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