One of the three law enforcement officers, Joshua Owen, who was shot during a domestic incident in west-central Minnesota on Saturday night, has been confirmed dead by police agencies and family members. Let’s see about it in detail.
Joshua Owen death:
Josh Owen, a deputy for the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, died after the incident, which was reported at 7:30 p.m. on the 400 block of North Stromen Street in Cyrus, a community of roughly 300 people, according to tributes posted on social media by Minnesota police agencies and sheriff’s offices.
Owen turned 44 on Saturday, according to a post from his Father Dan Owen.
He wrote,
“I’m numb at this moment. Josh came into this world April 15 1979, And on this day was taken from us. Rest easy my son.”
Deputy Brody Merrill, Deputy Owen’s partner, was also wounded.
Pope County Sheriff’s Deputies Brody Merrill (left) and Joshua Owen (right)
His family still resides in Thief River Falls, where he was born and raised. Several members of the family work for law enforcement organizations in that area. The family of Deputy Merrill issued this statement,
“Brody is ok physically, he’s hurt but going to be ok, but he’s devastated. One of his best friends died tonight.”
Minnesota shooting incident:
On Saturday, April 15, just before 7:30 p.m., deputies from the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, the Glenwood and Starbuck Police Departments, and a Cyrus residential address were sent to respond to a domestic complaint. Officers and a guy inside the residence engaged with firearms at one point during the attempted arrest. Two Pope County deputy sheriffs and one Starbuck police were shot.
Despite being hurt, the Starbucks employee did not go to the hospital. One police sheriff from Pope County received medical attention and was later released. The other Officer was in severe condition when he got at the hospital, and he ultimately died from his wounds. The target, a guy, was also hit and died in the gunshot exchange. The public is not currently under any ongoing threat.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was requested to look into this event by the Pope County Sheriff’s Office. That agency will provide more details on the investigation.
Paul Anderson of Starbuck and Mary Franson of Alexandria, both representatives, together released a statement after the shooting.
The statement said,
“We are heartbroken about tonight’s incident in Cyrus — this is a tragic reminder of the dangers that our public safety professionals face protecting our communities,”
“Please join us in praying for the families of the officers, the community of Cyrus, the Starbuck Police Department, and the Pope County Sheriff’s Office.”
No information on the condition or name of the Starbuck police officer has been made public. Concerning the suspect’s condition, no information has been made public.
The corpse of Deputy Owen was transported by a large number of police vehicles to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office, where an autopsy would be conducted.
The sheriff’s office recognized Deputy Owen and Deputy Merrill three weeks ago for saving a victim from a burning house.
Tributes to Joshua Owen
The passing of Josh Owen has sparked an outpouring of sympathy for the Josh Owen’s family from the police community and beyond.
Former Assistant Fire Marshal Gary Schroeder Sr. wrote: “R.I.P. Joshua Owen! Thanks for your service.”
Ben Hartwell wrote: “I am so sorry for this incredible loss. Josh was a true hero and I will miss my buddy so very much. Prayers of peace to you and your entire family.”
Authorities are currently looking into Josh Owen’s death circumstances. The news has obviously crushed Josh Owen’s family and friends, and the community has been horrified by the tragic loss.
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