Community members and law enforcement officers from across the state of Minnesota and beyond gathered for a final salute to Joshua Owen who was fatally shot answering a domestic abuse call.
Flags across Minnesota are flying at half-staff as funeral services are happening today for Pope County Sheriff Deputy Josh Owen, who was killed in the line of duty during a shootout last weekend.
Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Owen was killed April 15 while responding to a domestic violence call at a home in Cyrus, a small town east of Morris. His funeral was held Saturday morning at Minnewaska Area High School in Glenwood.
GLENWOOD, Minn. - The wife of the Pope County deputy who was fatally shot after responding to a domestic call last weekend shared a statement for the .
"I’m angry that this happened, I’m angry that his beautiful life was cut short, and I’m angry that my son’s father was taken from him far too soon. It wasn’t supposed to be this way."