Domestic dispute results in couple’s death

On January 15, at 11:27 p.m., Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a home at 6558 Casar Road in Casar. The call was about an active domestic situation between husband and wife.

The caller, David Owens, reported that he was in a domestic dispute with his wife, Clarice Owens. Mr. Owens then called Jordan Stephens, a family member, who lives next door to come to the residence.

Mr. Stephens arrived shortly before law enforcement and was assisting Mr. Owens in leaving the home for the night. As Mr. Owens walked out the door of the residence his wife, Clarice presented a handgun and shot Mr. Owens who fell in the yard of the residence.

Mrs. Owens then turned her gun toward Mr. Stephens who was in close proximity and witnessed Mr. Owens get shot. Mr. Stephens fearing for his life pulled a handgun that he carries for personal defense and shot Mrs. Owens who also fell into the yard of the residence.

Deputies and EMS arrived on the scene shortly after the shootings and attempted lifesaving measures but neither of the Owens survived their injuries.

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal

Investigation Division responded to the scene to process the scene for evidence and conduct interviews. The investigation is still ongoing and will be screened with the Cleveland County District Attorney’s Office once the investigation is complete.

JAN. 6: Henry Michael Hartleb, 23, 119 Castlerock Road, revoked driver’s license.

JAN. 6: Brandi Nicole Crespo, 40, 110 Benton Road, expired tag, speeding in school zone.

JAN. 6: Susan Annette Newton, 51, 400 Hill Street, stop sign violation.

JAN. 6: Kendra Gwyn Whitaker, 48, 121 Alston Circle, speeding.

JAN. 6: Christine Michelle Coleman, 28,1820 Alpine Drive, speeding in school zone.

JAN. 7: Melvin Vernon Smith, 66, 102 Toy Court, revoked driver’s license.

JAN. 7: Chris Leslie Siegler, 52, 131 Castlewood Road, revoked driver’s license, no insurance, no registration.

JAN. 8: Ginger Lackey Hammett, 1728 Kings Row Drive, red light violation.

JAN. 9: James Clayton Garrett, 39, 401 Baker Street, revoked driver’s license.

JAN. 9: Linda Richardson Guevara, 42, revoked driver’s license.

JAN. 10: Charles Michael Adams Jr., 67, 107 Butternut Drive, speeding in school zone.

JAN. 10: Darien Thomas Parker, 28, 811 Margrace Road, no vehicle registration.