GLENWOOD, IOWA – This Iowa man allegedly shot his neighbors dead after some type of squabble then was burned to death in his own house, police say.
On August 6, 2025, at approximately 7:30 PM, 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 (pictured at top), 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 remained in critical condition until he reportedly died from his injuries.
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.
Reportedly, Burnell had harassed other neighbors in the past and been charged by police for it.