Two Minnesota officers and a paramedic killed responding to ‘incident with weapons’

Two police officers and one paramedic were killed and others were injured in Burnsville, Minnesota after law enforcement was responding to a “domestic-related shooting,” according to reports.

Details are still emerging in what appears to be an active shooting situation.

CBS News reported that law enforcement was responding to an “incident with weapons.” The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also wrote on X that its agents are responding in Burnsville “where there have been reports of officers involved in a domestic-related shooting,” adding there is currently “limited” information.

Officers went to the 12000 block of 33rd Avenue after receiving a domestic call, the CBS News wrote. The paramedic was reportedly on the scene, trying to help one of the police officers. The Independent has not yet independently verified this information.

There “is an active scene,” Burnsville Communications and Community Engagement Director Carissa Larsen told CNN

A neighbour told KSTP that law enforcement arrived on the scene around 5.30am.

Minnesota Gov Tim Walz weighed in on the tragedy. “Horrific news from Burnsville. While responding to a call of a family in danger, two police officers and one firefighter lost their lives, and other officers were injured,” he wrote on X. “We must never take for granted the bravery and sacrifices our police officers and first responders make every day. My heart is with their families today and the entire State of Minnesota stands with Burnsville.

“Please keep Burnsville Police Dept in your prayers this morning,” Minneapolis Police chief Brian O’Hara wrote on X on Sunday.

Coons Rapids Police Department also wrote, “Our hearts are broken this morning as we learn about an unthinkable tragedy in Burnsville this morning. Details are limited at this time. Please join us as we send our thoughts and prayers to the Burnsville Police Department, their families and their public safety community.”

“Learned from police this morning that three officers have been shot in Burnsville,” Minnesota Sen Amy Klobuchar wrote. “They were doing their jobs. They were protecting our community. John and I are praying for them and their families and the Burnsville P.D. this morning.

Minnesota Rep Angie Craig wrote, “I’m devastated to hear the news coming out of Burnsville this morning & remain in close contact with local officials & law enforcement to offer any federal support they need.” She added, “I’m keeping the Burnsville PD, first responders, their loved ones & the entire community in my thoughts.”

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