My KLGR MY KLGR Logo

Sheriff’s deputy and suspect killed in SW central Minnesota shootout

Share
Image courtesy Southern Minnesota News

CYRUS, Minn. (AP) — One sheriff’s deputy died and two other law enforcement officers were injured after a shootout in west-central Minnesota that also killed the suspect in a domestic disturbance call Saturday night. Pope County Deputy Sheriff Josh Owen died at the hospital after the shooting that happened around 7:30 p.m. at an apartment in Cyrus.

The Pope County Sheriff’s office said one deputy died at the hospital after the shooting that happened around 7:30 p.m. at an apartment in Cyrus. Another deputy was treated for his injuries at the hospital and released. An officer from Starbuck was also injured but did not need treatment at the hospital.

The sheriff’s office said the man officers exchanged gunfire with also died. Authorities said there is no threat to the public.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation.

Cyrus is a town of about 300 people located 140 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

Events Calendar

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

4 events,

3 events,

1 event,

0 events,

1 event,

2 events,

3 events,

1 event,

2 events,

4 events,

-

The Jolly Pops

1 event,

3 events,

Lucan Pretzel Days

Lucan Pretzel Days

3 events,

-

RIBFEST

5 events,

0 events,

3 events,

2 events,

1 event,

1 event,

1 event,

3 events,

0 events,

4 events,

2 events,

0 events,

1 event,

2 events,

4 events,

0 events,

3 events,

2 events,

1 event,

1 event,

1 event,

3 events,

View Calendar