More information released on Glenwood shootings
August 7th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa D-C-I, Thursday afternoon, released additional information on the shooting deaths of two people in Glenwood. The shooting victims have been identified as 38-year-old Brandon Oman, who died at the scene, and his wife, 35-year-old Stevie Oman, who died at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
The D-C-I says 71-year-old Dennis Burnell killed the couple. Burnell lived on the same street as the Omans, and was arrested after leaving his burning home. Burnell was injured and taken to the hospital where remains in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation suggests the shooting stemmed from dispute between the Omans and Burnell. According to property records, the victims lived across the street from Burnell. An investigation into the incident is continuing, with the Glenwood Police Department, Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and State Fire Marshal’s Division conducting the investigation.
HERE IS THE FULL IA DPS Press Release:
GLENWOOD, Iowa – On August 6, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Mills County Emergency Communication Center received multiple calls referencing a shooting in the 400 block of North Grove Street in Glenwood, Iowa. Officers from the Glenwood Police Department, Mills County Sheriff’s Office, and Iowa State Patrol responded. Upon arrival, law enforcement found the residence at 405 Grove Street on fire and two adult victims with gunshot wounds outside the residence.
The shooting victims have been identified as 38-year-old Brandon Oman, who died at the scene, and his wife, 35-year-old Stevie Oman. Stevie Oman was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where she later died from her injuries.
Dennis Burnell, 71, who resided at 405 North Grove Street, has been identified as the person responsible for the Omans’ deaths. Officers took Burnell into custody as he exited his burning home. Burnell was critically injured during the incident, was transported to a medical facility for treatment, and remains in critical condition.
Preliminary investigation suggests the shooting stemmed from an interpersonal dispute between the parties.
This is an ongoing investigation by the Glenwood Police Department, Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and State Fire Marshal Division. No further details will be released at this time.