Cowan Olsen arrested after allegedly holding gun to partner's head
Cowan Olsen, 21, was arrested October 23 over an alleged June 4 incident where he pointed a shotgun at his partner's forehead.
Specialist police arrested Cowan Olsen at his Athens Street home in Wodonga on Friday. Cowan Olsen is accused of removing a shotgun and pointing it at his partner's head at close range on June 4.
The woman told police she feared for her life. The woman said she thought he would pull the trigger, and that she believed he would hunt her down if he discovered she had called police.
Police allege Olsen sent the victim a photograph of the weapon the day before the alleged incident. Magistrate Mark Sabljak refused bail.
Olsen is due back in court November 17.
- Cowan Olsen, 21, arrested October 23
- Age and arrest
- June 4, shotgun to partner's forehead
- Alleged incident
- Athens Street, Wodonga
- Location
- November 17
- Court date
Why it mattersThe case highlights the severity of intimate partner violence and the danger of firearm access in such situations.
AustraliaThis is a Victoria police matter. It shows the ongoing risk of serious violence in relationships and the role of weapon availability.
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