Community mourns loss of hero deputy slain in shootout.
TL;DR
Thousands of people attended the funeral of Pope County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Owen, who was killed in the line of duty. The funeral procession lasted more than two hours, with people lining the route to pay their respects. The Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association provided an honor guard, and an American flag was presented to Owen's wife.
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