Procession with Pope Co. Deputy Joshua Owen’s body arrives in Glenwood

GLENWOOD, MN (KDLM/WCCO) – Following a somber procession Monday morning, the body of Pope County Sheriff Deputy Joshua Owen is back in Glenwood.

Observers stood on overpasses on I-94 to pay their respects to Deputy Owen. In Glenwood, residents filled the streets to welcome Owen home after his body was transported from the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Ramsey.

It was an extremely long procession with nearly every law enforcement agency in the state represented – all there to show support for the family and friends of Owen. Owen’s parents, wife and son were among those lined up on the sidewalks.

Owen was shot Saturday evening responding to a domestic disturbance call in Cyrus, and later died of his injuries at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. A second deputy and a Starbuck police officer were also injured in the shooting.

The gunman was killed when officers returned fire.

Deputy Josh Owen and his canine, Karma. (Photo: Pope County Sheriff’s Office)

Mueller said a gun was found near the suspect after the shooting, and all officers involved were wearing active body cameras. Deputy Superintendent of Investigations Scott Mueller said footage will be released “at the appropriate time.”

Owen was killed on his birthday. He had just turned 44 years old.