Deputy Sheriff Josh Owen
Pope County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
End of Watch Saturday, April 15, 2023
JOSH OWEN
Deputy Sheriff Josh Owen was shot and killed while he and another deputy attempted to arrest a man for domestic violence in the 400 block of Stromen Street in Cyrus at about 7:30 pm.
Deputies as well as police officers from the Glenwood Police Department and Starbuck Police Department had been dispatched to the house for reports of a domestic violence incident. The officers were attempting to place the man into custody when he opened fire on them. Deputy Owen and the subject were both fatally wounded. The other deputy and the Starbuck officer were injured.
The incident occurred on Deputy Owen's 44th birthday.
BIO
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed