Fatally Ambushed on His 44th Birthday

[@MidwestCrime]

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[@Mr.Goofygun]

Wow his ankle pistol saved his leg so much that’s crazy bc most ppl don’t even wear those

[@AStanton1966]

If he ever used that while on duty and wasn't qualified to use it, the criminal would own his house.

[@19KadenChiu]

@@AStanton1966 Actually, the cops are allowed to use whatever they want in their duties. Especially those available to a civilian. Just because they are police officers doesn't mean they aren't afforded "the basic right to self-defence available to every person in the US" unless a crime is happening upon them or aligning with stereotypical forms of violence against cops. So you can keep fantasizing about the criminal suing the officer and taking over his house, cause that's never gonna happen and the perp is dead. Oh and I'm sorry you feel angry about police winning another firefight against a criminal, please mirror those feelings in a youtube comment section all day womp womp.

[@19KadenChiu]

@@AStanton1966 Actually, the cops are allowed to use whatever they want in their duties. Especially those available to a civilian. Just because they are police officers doesn't mean they aren't afforded "the basic right to self-defence available to every person in the US" unless a crime is happening upon them or aligning with stereotypical forms of violence against cops. Officers don't need to be "qualified" to use things outside of their departmental issue. In fact, a court would likely agree that officers have more leeway due to their already enhanced training. So you can keep fantasizing about the criminal suing the officer and taking over his house, cause that's never gonna happen. WOMP WOMP.

[@AStanton1966]

@@19KadenChiu A defense attorney would love to get you on the stand in a civil matter right after he asked for the qualification record from the chief for your back up piece.

[@19KadenChiu]

@AStanton1966 That's interesting. I thought my initial statement was clear enough. Let me be clearer, I am a criminal defense attorney in Florida and I know the law better than a tractor sitting 58 year old. I reviewed your youtube channel, you are not qualified to argue with me. Reflect your biases against the police somewhere else. Once again, just because people are working in the capacity of a law enforcement officer, does NOT mean they are deprived of the rights afforded to every american citizen besides police protocol.

[@sammycrangle1000]

Rip Deputy joshua owen thank you for your service

[@CliffShepherd-d8p]

Hope trying to arrest him was worth it for her and for the police 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AceUpSleeve]

Hope trying to have him arrested was worth it for her and the police. Got someone killed by trying to ruin a man’s life.

[@malindadesertwolf2736]

​​@@AceUpSleeve excuse me are you for real, he ruined his own life he and only he is responsible for what happened all happened because of a guy that didn't have any self-control

[@Noah204.]

Meh…

[@JimJam8008]

@@AceUpSleevewhy the hate speech?

[@tonystokes1119]

Dv is the Most dangerous call.they should always expect the guy to have a gun.

[@DOO-DOO-DOO-45-47]

So if a woman lies then they should automatically assume the man has a gun and kill him?

[@seancrowley1065]

Department rules dictate when you're allowed to draw your service weapon.

[@gatti7740]

​@@seancrowley1065Everyone should already know this. They get away with murder almost everyday.

[@pietermanpiet5821]

Not only in cases of domestic violence, the police would have to be deployed in SWAT gear on every occasion! Everyone in the US could be heavily armed.

[@Mike-01234]

@@midnitetokerj7961 My ex-wife was a social worker tough job no gun, and police have to be called on a phone. In those days 1990's no cell phones either. She never had anyone attack because she used her training to calm people down and was not confrontational. She would gather evidence and return with a court order and police to take the kids away. Have to be smart she was only 4' 9" tall about 100 lbs.

[@existinthenow7443]

Trust no one at domestics.

[@katherinedempsey853]

i’ve seen this bodycam before but just the video, Thank you for breaking it down and giving an in depth account as to what actually took place!

[@LukeSherrow]

Its even sadder he was out celebrating his birthday with his family. Im sure he did a favor and came in on his off time to backup his brothers. What a horrible way to end a good man's life. RIP JOSHUA OWEN

[@GordonDavis-j8q]

An ""abusive mother"" is a lame ass excuse for bad choices as an adult.

[@junesgemini8586]

I wonder if she told the officers that Bryan has said he wouldn’t go down without a fight. Their guard seemed to have been down.

[@JuPac420]

She’s not innocent

[@hopsta5628]

​@JuPac420 Oh look everyone, another armchair expert who knows everything about the situation and those involved.

[@Ccubed92]

​@@hopsta5628anybody who hangs around a criminal isn't completely innocent. She knew he was drinking and they had guns their but still invited the officers inside

[@Mike-01234]

@@Ccubed92 Fault of the officers for allowing the suspect to keep putting his hands in his coat where he had the gun.

[@FierceZs1]

@@Mike-01234 low iq

[@lindareinen1259]

It affected ALL OF MINNESOTA!! Owen and his family were friends of my son! Josh was very well known and loved by many!!

[@grahambrown1980]

Do you think stores in Minnesota carry tiny little bottles of soda pop? What a senseless loss. :•(

[@JohnSmith-k6v]

@@grahambrown1980 why did that other officer hide and let owen fight the gunman on his own?

[@grahambrown1980]

@ I have no idea.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jerrdan100]

@@JohnSmith-k6v three big cops in a tiny apartment. one needs to be looking out making sure nobody comes up on them from the hallway, considering its a DV call... are you people really this ignorant? lol

[@thebrewgeek]

@@JohnSmith-k6vhe did take one in the chest right away. Probably took him out of the fight for a bit even with the vest.

[@sammyluvschanel6799]

DV calls are dangerous because the person committing the DV is already in a very angry mindset and beyond the point of talking it out peacefully to resolve it! Scary!

[@Nenernener123]

2:15 and this is why cops usually wait until after you are in handcuffs to explain your charges!

[@moonshyne777]

Domestic violence calls are among the most dangerous and volatile calls to get. You never know what your walking into.

[@Xerosins]

Domestic violence calls are always the worst.

[@SunHeaven47]

R.I.P Joshua Owen😢

[@miguelitoasuncion1948]

Thanks for your service god bless the family

[@Stinger-rq4gy]

Stronger mental evaluation for people to own firearms at the gun store. Like 3 times stronger questioning, and moral development, questioning that cannot be faked, and testing to make sure someone is rationally thinking.

[@christiangonzalez1021]

On the rationally thinking part you think other cops are rationally thinking 🤔🤣😂🤣

[@lifesyphon1]

I have a hard time believing his bad review at work was “unjustified”. Look what he did! They probably thought he was scary and potentially dangerous and wanted him gone.

[@JayL781]

To the officers and the officers family I'm sorry for your loss 😔 my brother is a sheriff and he lost his best friend who was standing right behind him in a domestic violence standoff with SWAT😢 he was just married and he had a baby on the way it was one of the hardest things and saddest things I've seen in a long time. And this case reminds me a lot of it. Josh sir thank you for your service to the community 🙏❤️🙏 you're in my prayers.Shannon you're in my prayers too 🙏

[@eden9696]

I’m so sorry Josh. Thank you for all you did for our community and county. Not a day goes by that I don’t replay that night in my mind. We miss you 💙🖤

[@Leojw10]

Police officers risk there life everyday to protect there towns and citys deputy owen is definitely one of them officers who did a good job in his community this is sad for his family.

[@andrewdow1609]

I'll bet $1,000,000 that less than 3 days after this, Cody will find herself a new "boyfriend" EXACTLY like Josh....and I mean EXACTLY.

[@threeminuteshate]

Seems like an ultra stupid bet

[@LouisCasas]

​@@threeminuteshate except it is an automatic lock because women who grew up with and have only known DV will keep seeking out and hooking up with the same type of losers over and over again

[@AceUpSleeve]

100%…..and she’ll be a “victim” with the next guy too…women and police will always look to punish men. There’s no brotherhood in this country; men will bend over for feminism every time.

[@rayhanes1347]

Red Pill 💊

[@iver92975]

Sad story.

[@kass_G59]

Rest in Peace officer Owen, you won’t be forgotten. 💙

[@YoMomma-j1l]

There's no way she didn't know he had a gun she should of been held accountable for not warning law enforcement.

[@PamalaJ-s8s]

I was saying the same thing. Of course she knew. Sickening....

[@hopsta5628]

Oh, how quaint, a victim of domestic abuse being victimised by a pair of armchair experts on KZbin.

[@mazwide9400]

​@@hopsta5628She should have warn,them about him owning a gun

[@jaheim24k]

He could have been hiding it from her

[@robinroupe9940]

Oh shut up. Find a way to blame a DV victim for the fu$king actions of another human. Good lord the ignorance of some people truly pisses me off.

[@jody1367]

To the family and fellow officers, many of us are heartbroken. We keep you all in our prayers. God bless our thin blue line 💙

[@ehderguyyashootadeerorno2313]

Sad to see these situations. If you are suffering from mental health, please get help. There is a better way. Love and support for our officers, thank you for keeping us safe.

[@bigbadbubba099]

These people usually do try to get help but all they get is conversation and refusal due to lack of finances.

[@jamierupert7563]

Keeping us safe???😂😂😂😂😂 Yeah, right.

[@JimJam8008]

@@jamierupert7563why the hate speech?

[@TStLou1]

Police are absolutely foolish, in so many ways this was extremely risky and illegal. ‘I got a call’ does not ever provide authority to break multiple laws.

[@heavenlyblue]

So sad -- the Officer seemed as such a great person being both a Police Officer and a soldier - so sad. I guess this is why Officers always want people to show their hands - things can happen so fast and unexpectedly. Prayers for everyone involved and affected.

[@Fantasy-u8v]

im from bosnia and i am realy sorry for his family and friends that had this impact of shock RIP Mr owens

[@supermn05]

This was crazy n sad. RIP sir ❤

[@Eubanksz]

It should be SOP for 911 operators to ask, and also teach the community that when reporting something like a DV to ask/tell about firearms and the suspects history with LEOs. The GF should have warned officers that 1. He had a firearm. 2. He has stated that he "wouldn't go down without a fight" with cops. 3. He has been drinking a lot a lot lately. "Love" will make you think and do crazy things. She tries to deflect and negate the most negative things in the interview after the OIS. Remember men and women, you can always seek help. There are numbers and resources that you can reach out to. Do NOT let someone rule YOUR life with fear and pain.

[@nickc8819]

@Eubanksz, yeah it's easy to look back and say, would've could've. Constant training and reminders to LEOs stay ontop of the game dealing with this failing, decayed society.

[@user-jo5ml8et1z]

People have lost their collective minds. These stories are becoming common. It's sickening. RIP to the officers. 💔😢

[@dingus6317]

As society and community continue to break down so will the people’s minds

[@Spookykidshow]

we live in the safest times in human history, these stories are sad because they are uncommon, if this was common we wouldnt feel sad

[@darksiedmenace4730]

Blessings 👏🏿 🙌🏿

[@gaynorhorsefield8986]

Awe that was very touching and sad. How brave Shannon was to stand up and speak. Thoughts are with her and her son. R.I.P. 🌹

[@naspauld]

RIP Officer Olson. Thank you for your service.

Of course trump ruined this man's Honor by speaking

[@alfredwillems9121]

That so sad! God Bless the Owen Family! So sad to lose such a good COP!❤ 🙏😇🇨🇦😎

[@Stonewallgaston]

This was insane

[@steveneff7879]

My mommy was mean, so I can do what I want.

[@A_StarryNight2330]

That's so sad😢!

[@Travis-cr6lq]

Sad situation all the way around

[@AtaruRL]

Serving your country overseas only to get murdered on home soil is so fuckin unfair. RIP Deputy Joshua Owen

[@imtheeastgermanguy5431]

Yeah home sweet home. But people voted for a guy who don't care about others

[@JanisLC]

Crying over this video…. Just so sad ! God Bless all the officers that put their life on the line everyday…

[@user-ob3uu2jn3c]

The gf knew he wouldn’t go down without a fight, and she didn’t warn dispatch. She needs to be arrested.

[@CanDeeMarie]

She didn't call what part of she thought a neighbor was knocking don't you get she was too busy being beaten

[@BigVermont007]

No need to victim blame. Despite the situation, they have to work with the info they receive 🤷‍♂

[@ruger8412]

Karen is that you?

[@CanDeeMarie]

The neighbors called police as she was being beaten not sure why you 2 other commentors don't point it out there's no reason to tell the one brain cell not to blame the victim for a call she didn't make she was a tad bit busy screaming obviously

[@CanDeeMarie]

@@laughingdog747 Is there something wrong with your brain? Tf did you expect her to time out a male beating tf out of her and go inform the neighbors not to call police? Only point proven is you both have a single brain cell shared

[@davidfraas970]

When I was a sophmore in highschool in lincoln ne in 85, my grandfather was hired by the bank in starbuck to bring his 8 horse hitch of clydesdales there to pull an old circus wagon in the parade there. I started thinking about that when I watched this video, and gow this officer was only about 4 at the time, and not yet living in mn. My condolences to his family and community members. It takes a certain kind of grit to walk into potential danger everyday.

[@joecascade5105]

Certain type of laziness & dishonesty before grit

[@scottdarden3091]

Routine call???? Domestic violence is the most dangerous call of all. More dangerous than robbery in progress or Bank robbery.

[@jamesroland4125]

Why didnt she warned those cops how he was dealing with the things he was dealing with, and that he had a gun and the threats..

[@wellhellothere9157]

Concerned neighbors called. She was just beaten. This isn't on her.

[@Tundragirl]

Some of us have ALL had abusive parents and bad home lives and would never result to shooting or murdering someone. I am so sick of people using their bad upbringing or hard lives as an excuse. Only WEAK people use that as an excuse. Grow up- be responsible. Get help or shut up and stay away.

[@JimmyNelson251]

Abusive parents don't call the police on their children. He told her lies.

[@Glory_be_to_Christ]

Rest in peace, Joshua

[@encinobalboa]

Josh answered the call of duty. Tim did not. Remember that.

[@caegbert1]

Ummmmm……at least he didn’t get his daddy to get him out of serving all together. That argument makes mo sense.

[@CAROLESYEAST]

This is why you don’t work on your birthday… It’s not about thinking your special or something because it’s your birthday… It’s to avoid bad things happening on your birthday. It’s supposed to be a good day.

[@Nerdbookworm]

that POS should be charged too . she knew he would never go down without a fight if he was confronted by the police and she said nothing. ACCOMPLICE!

[@kevins1902]

Way to victim blame, genius. The neighbor called the cops not her

[@jediskunk67]

Well, now Bryan can turn assault into first degree capital murder and two counts of attempted murder!

[@upinalaska49]

No fucking way that dude was strapped with an ankle Glock 26! That’s nuts

[@humanoidweapon6260]

G26 is so damn thick 😩

[@zachz699]

This is why I dont take it personally when cops seem wired tight

[@floridaman7]

Their house is nasty

[@Jon-p4g]

The most disturbing thing about all of this is calling somebody in on their birthday!! 🤦‍♂️

[@stevewinnie9834]

I know shame on them I would say no

[@thecentrelink]

My eyes are rolling tears and I am lost for words. May you rest in peace eternally my deepest condolences to family friends and fellow officers. I’m speechless. My heartfelt love from Australia 😢😢😢😢

[@Dapope03]

Lmao tears for nothing.

[@WHEELZCUSTOMKYDEX]

I met deputy owen once out duck hunting. He was known throughout Douglas county and surrounding areas.

[@emmitt169]

Damn that sucks it's sad

[@justinhalethesenuts7769]

R.I.P Josh 🙏

[@gribble2979]

Nygard had a victim mentality where everyone else was wrong and he was always innocent. If his mom frequently called the cops on him, he was likely the problem. If his work gave him a bad review, he likely deserved it. If he had multiple bad encounters with law enforcement, he likely caused them. Nygard and his girlfriend were delusional and a genuinely good man lost his life because of it.

[@jldog134]

RIP Deputy Owen he sounded like my Cousin Mike a cop here in Rochester, NY

[@aj897]

“He was being so mean” He just killed an officer and shot at 2 more lady, your feelings are the least of their concerns.

[@michiganstad]

and so are yours

[@edwardspan396]

So the guy hit all three cops?

[@AngelWest58]

question of the day right here

[@Gruntlife424]

The bullet that hit officer olson went through the wall. Suspect shot Deputy Merrill once, hitting him in the chest, then immediately turned toward Deputy Owen. Is pretty crazy he hit all three though

[@jerrdan100]

its almost like if you payed attention the video literally tells you everything...

[@rabidfarmer9765]

Domestic issues are the worst for cops. Anything can go down in a second -

[@nevmax9312]

A G43 for your ankle piece?? Ok brotha 😎

[@dsteward85]

RIP young man and thank you for your services.

[@robertsoekar4559]

Only sadness..😢

[@thomasmurphy9348]

Did she know he had a gun? This was an ambush. Minnesota Death Penalty Poster Child.

[@SuperChad1313]

we dont have the death penalty. For a reason. But you will say "soft on crime", My rebuttal is...if only one person is innocent......that is too much...

[@EricC-d6l]

Great story up until the part where the convicted felon who has no respect for the law was shown

[@Emerson-jq8ej]

What about police officers shooting unarmed civilians, as well as suspects in custody? Then the fact, that most police officers, dirty or otherwise face no criminal charges?

[@SpaceMissile]

1:10 - Those boxes on the floor are CO2 cartridges. They're either big fans of pellet/bb guns or they are abusing them.

[@leanajo754]

The cops definitely let their guard down when they entered the home. Usually when they come in, they tell all occupants to have their hands up, do a pat down, and keep their hands in view when they talk to them (like keeping his hands on top of the table while they speak to him). They definitely didn't do procedure when coming in. Shame....RIP... 😔💗

[@dudude7214]

This is my community. I see these officers all the time. RIP Josh

[@jesusmijares8788]

I lived in Pope County he was a great deputy with the coolest charger and an amazing k9. You can feel the sadness in Pope County when you drove by, he will always be remembered and loved by us Glenwoodians and he’s brothers in blue. May you rest in peace Josh 💙🕊️

[@TheOfficialTarynTots]

This is heartbreaking. Josh was a honorable officer who was just doing he best to calmly defuse a domestic situation. Not all police are as kind as Josh was. I literally just watched a video from the CLR and it was a horrible video of police attacking a innocent man who was deaf that had cerebral palsy. Seeing something like that makes the loss of a great cop like Josh more painful because not everyone is as good of a man and officer as he was. May he rest in peace.

[@milkman81]

Imagine if this perp had a semi-auto?

[@BrianErwin]

so she didn't tell them he had a gun and that he always said he was going to kill cops during her 911 call or before they went inside to confront him..

[@Icarus_II]

So Cody girl, you didn't think it was necessary to tell the police Nygard had weapons in the house before they went in?

[@Tundragirl]

Exactly- she is negligent for not sharing that info.

[@michiganstad]

who cares ...those qualified immunity guys took the oath to protect and SERVE...well here you go

[@theallegoryofthesheep]

That is so very sad. I imagine the police depts used that video to help officers understand how dangerous those situations truly are. Be vigilant anyone going into a place where a couple, or anyone, is having an argument. You never know what a person will do.

[@justlooking4771]

Rest in Heaven, Officer. 💙😓🙏🕊️💙

[@HeatherHenton-44]

Awesome work y'all. I appreciate the work and effort. You informed me about this tragedy- well done.

[@jeannek4033]

How come there are no photos od the killer anywhere?

[@JuanPerez-vv5lk]

they forgot to ask her for weapons. They always ask.

[@retroquest3579]

Dang, the first officer was very nice and polite too... I guess the kid was just ready to check out, sad all around.

[@ernmalleyscrub]

First question of domestic violence: Are there any guns here? Has the person expressed threats of deadly force? The woman didn’t tell the police he had a gun?

[@Nate_the_Nobody]

I didn't know Starbucks had police

[@AaronKey-st6gx]

Ambushed Hell. Beyond fair exchange. 😂

[@MixedLeanient]

I hope your employer finds this comment,

[@skellentor]

Shut the front door!! A friend of mine lived in those apartments a bit ago. My first time hearing about this. Edit: Theres got to be a way to keep these mentally insane people from having guns. I know its not really possible, but damn.

[@moiseslabranche3336]

The system is fick up Police officer or bully

[@mariaslavinski1588]

This is the very reason why police get accused of being abusive verbally when they are involved with domestic disputes these type of calls you never know wth gonna happen!!!!

[@jaynawilliams8923]

We need to provide better mental health care for our first responders and veterans returning from wars. These are good, brave men. My late husband was a Captain in the Army during the Vietnam War with disabilities and committed suicide a few months ago. He expressed many of the same feelings and ideas that Nygard was expressing. He was not going to be taken alive. He also had these suicidal ideations. Had bad work reviews. Thought the world was persecuting him. Had anger issues. Our veterans are not bad men, or criminals trying to get better. They are sick men trying to get well. There should be no assumption on the part of society that these brave men come home mentally well. Mental health treatment should be an ongoing necessary condition of receiving veteran's benefits and pensions. Maybe tragedies like these could be avoided. It's horrific to see the violent death of a loved one. I pray for mercy, healing and forgiveness every day.

[@BruceTree503]

Crazy he had a back up on him. My dad was a cop and I never met a patrolman that carried a second sidearm

[@andresquinonezramirez9373]

You cant charge a dead person anymore so investigating is not longer necessary inhope the charges that he get even thoe his dead gets approved and is able to be penalized.

[@69ChevyGarage]

"My partner tells me I need to put handcuffs on you" is a phrase you NEVER EVER tell a suspect; even less one prone to violence. Not armchair quarterbacking; but speaking from decades of LEO experience. Tragic situation.

[@WilliamNelson-w1z]

RIP Brian.

[@bronxbutterflyrivera78]

Sad

[@Antwonn83]

Ehhh kinda ruined the vibe making it political at the end…..