BURNSVILLE, Minn. – A tragic incident in Burnsville, Minnesota, left two police officers and a paramedic dead, with additional officers sustaining injuries, according to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The incident, which involved weapons, prompted a significant law enforcement response in the area.
Details surrounding the incident were scarce, but reports indicated a heavy presence of fire trucks, ambulances, police, and SWAT vehicles at the scene. According to Walz, the authorities were responding to a call involving a family in danger.
Jason Skog, a resident in the neighborhood, reported hearing what sounded like gunfire and said that police instructed residents to seek shelter. Injured officers were taken to Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis, where police and first responders from various cities gathered to show their support.
Following the tragic event, an outpouring of support and condolences from Minnesota state leaders and other law enforcement agencies flooded social media. Walz expressed his condolences, emphasizing the bravery and sacrifices made by first responders and offering the state’s support to the grieving families.
In light of the tragedy, Walz ordered flags to be flown at half-staff starting Monday at sunrise. Burnsville, located as a southern suburb of Minneapolis, was profoundly impacted by the devastating loss.
This developing story is sure to continue to unfold, with authorities and residents grappling with the aftermath of the shocking event.