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Pope County Mourns Fallen Deputy Josh Owen and Swears in New Officers.

Nearly 4,500 people, mostly law enforcement officers, paid their respects to fallen Pope County sheriff's deputy Joshua Anthony Owen, who lost his life on April 15, 2023, while responding to a domestic abuse incident. The funeral service was held at Minnewaska Area High School near Glenwood, Minnesota, and included eulogies from Lt. Col. John Anderson and Nathan Brecht, chief deputy of the Pope County Sheriff’s Office. Owen was remembered as a devoted husband and father, a skilled prankster, and a hero who sacrificed his life for the principles he believed in.

via West Central Tribune|

#fallen-officer #funeral #law-enforcement

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Community mourns loss of hero deputy slain in shootout.

Thousands of people attended the funeral of Pope County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Owen, who was killed in the line of duty. The funeral procession lasted more than two hours, with people lining the route to pay their respects. The Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association provided an honor guard, and an American flag was presented to Owen's wife.

via West Central Tribune|

#funeral #josh-owen #law-enforcement

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Community mourns loss of Deputy Josh Owen in Minnesota tragedy.

The funeral for Pope County Deputy Josh Owen, who was shot and killed while on duty, was held on Saturday. Deputy Owen was responding to a domestic call when the suspect opened fire, killing him and injuring two other officers. The suspect was killed in the exchange of gunfire. Deputy Owen had been with the department for nearly 12 years and leaves behind a wife and son.

via KSTP|

#deputy-josh-owen #funeral #law-enforcement

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Widows of Slain Deputies Share Heartfelt Statements.

The widow of Pope County Deputy Joshua Owen, who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call, has released a statement describing her husband as a devoted father and selfless man. The community has rallied around his family, and preparations are underway for his funeral. Visitation will be held on Friday and Saturday, followed by interment at Glenwood Cemetery. The law enforcement funeral is a powerful public display of gratitude but very private, very acute grief.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#crime #deputy-joshua-owen #domestic-call

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Community mourns fallen Pope County deputy and supports his family.

The wife of Pope County deputy Josh Owen, who was killed in a shooting while responding to a domestic call, has thanked the community for their support and asked for continued prayers. In a statement read by Owen's cousin, Shannon expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of love and support, but also her anger and pain at the loss of her husband. She asked the community to help keep Owen's memory alive and pray for all law enforcement.

via KSTP|

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Community mourns loss of Pope County deputy and supports his family.

The widow of Pope County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Owen, who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call, issued a statement for the first time on Thursday. Shannon Owen said that losing her husband will never go away and that she is angry that his life was cut short. The funeral will take place on Saturday at Minnewaska Area High School.

via CBS Minnesota|

#deputy-josh-owen #domestic-disturbance #funeral

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Pope County Shooting: Suspect and Injured Officers Identified by BCA

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified the man who died in a shooting that left a Pope County deputy and another man dead and two officers hurt. The deceased man was identified as 34-year-old Bryan Nygard from Cyrus. Pope County Deputy Josh Owen, a 14-year veteran, was also killed in the shooting. The officers who were hurt were identified as Deputy Brody Merrill and Starbuck Officer Alex Olson. The investigation remains active.

via KSTP|

#crime #domestic-violence #minnesota-bureau-of-criminal-apprehension

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Multiple Officers Shot, Including One Killed, During Domestic Assault Arrest in Western Minnesota

A Pope County Sheriff's Deputy was killed in a shooting during a domestic assault call in Cyrus, Minnesota. Two other law enforcement officers were also shot, with one injured and the other treated and released. The suspect was also killed in the incident. The fallen deputy, identified as Joshua Owen, had been with the sheriff's department for 12 years. Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota have expressed condolences and solidarity with Pope County.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#condolences #crime #law-enforcement

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Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Shot in Western Minnesota

A Pope County deputy was killed and two others, a Starbuck police officer and another Pope County deputy, were injured by gunfire while responding to a domestic call in Cyrus, Minnesota. The suspect was also killed. The incident is under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Representatives from Pope County expressed their condolences and asked for prayers for the families of the officers and the community.

via KSTP|

#crime #domestic-call #gunfire

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Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Shot in Western Minnesota Arrest

Two deputies from Pope County and one officer from the Starbuck Police Department were shot during an arrest on a domestic call in Cyrus, Minnesota. The extent of their injuries is unclear, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident. There is no threat to the public at this time. Representatives from the area issued a joint statement expressing their condolences and asking for prayers for the officers and their families.

via CBS News|

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Multiple Officers Shot During Domestic Call in Minnesota

Three law enforcement officers, including one from Starbuck and two from Pope County, were shot while responding to a domestic call in Cyrus, Minnesota. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Force Investigations Unit is investigating the incident. The Pope County Sheriff’s Office has stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

via KSTP|

#crime #domestic-call #law-enforcement