Gunman Accused of Killing Two at Titusville Hospital Was Waiting For Mental Health Evaluation
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
The gunman accused of shooting and killing two women at a Titusville hospital on July 17, 2016, was awaiting a court-ordered mental evaluation, according to authorities. The gunman, David Owens, had a long history of mental health problems and it is believed that he sought help over eight times. That exam was still pending when he shot and killed two people at Parrish Medical Center.
Long-Term Care for Mentally Ill.
The gunman’s mother told authorities that she had been trying to get her mentally ill son long-term care for years. She claimed he talked of killing and that […]