Suspect Opens Fire on Minnesota Deputies During Domestic Arrest

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Cyrus, Minnesota — On Saturday, April 15, 2023, just after 7:30 p.m., Starbuck Police Officer Alex Olson responded to a domestic violence call at an apartment in Cyrus. Pope County Deputies Josh Owen and Brody Merrill responded after him. When they arrived, they entered the home and spoke to 34-year-old Bryan Nygard and a woman. After some initial investigation, they informed Nygard that he was under arrest. Nygard, who had been seated at a table, stood up, drew a firearm and began firing. Deputies Owen and Merrill returned fire. Officer Olson was in the hallway and did not fire.

In the exchange of gunfire, all three officers and Nygard were struck. Nygard died at the scene. Deputy Owen, was shot three times during the exchange of gunfire and was taken to the hospital where he later died. Deputy Owen had 14 years of law enforcement experience and was slain on his 44th birthday. Deputy Merrill, struck once in the upper chest in the armored vest also went to the hospital where he was treated and released. Officer Olson, struck once in the ankle sustained minor injuries and was not hospitalized. The woman living with Nygard had left the apartment before the shooting occurred and was not injured. BCA crime scene personnel recovered a pistol, bullets and cartridge casings at the scene.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Bodycam: Deputy Owen
0:54 - Bodycam: Deputy Merrill
1:38 - Bodycam: Officer Olson
2:13 - Patreon Supporters