Captain Donald Owens was shot and killed by a prisoner he was escorting from the third floor of the Bloomington City Court.

   The man had been arraigned on charges of malicious trespass and housebreaking to commit violence. After his bond was set by the judge and as the prisoner, who had been handcuffed in front, was being led from the courtroom, a scuffle ensued in the stairwell.

   The prisoner was able to gain control of Captain Owens' service weapon as it fell from its holster and shot him. He was transported to Bloomington Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

   The 23-year-old offender was charged with second-degree murder and subsequently sentenced to 15 to 20 years in prison.

   Captain Owens was survived by his wife and son.