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By Nick Ferraro, Kristi Miller
Pioneer Press
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Law enforcement sources tell the Pioneer Press that three Burnsville officers were shot — two fatally — and a medic was also killed this morning in Burnsville.
A city spokesperson confirmed an incident happened this morning in the 12000 block of 33rd Avenue S., but was not yet willing to share details. The law enforcement source says that police were called to a residence on a domestic incident when shots were fired.
Officers massed near 33rd Avenue and East Burnsville Parkway about 5:30 a.m., a witness told KSTP. The witness heard shots fired and said a shelter-in-place order was then transmitted to mobile devices, according to the station.
A city spokesperson anticipates a news conference will be held in the coming hours.
A massive law enforcement presence was at the scene Sunday, including personnel from the Dakota and Hennepin county sheriff’s offices along with the Savage, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount police departments.
A SWAT vehicle had multiple bullet holes visible on its windshield, WCCO reports.
At Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis, police and first responders from multiple cities were gathered to show support, according to WCCO.
Meanwhile, Minnesota politicians and law-enforcement agencies flooded social media with condolences:
“Learned from police this morning that three officers have been shot in Burnsville,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar said on X. “They were doing their jobs. They were protecting our community.”
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association posted on X, “We are heartbroken. Our law enforcement community is heartbroken. We’re just devastated at the horrific loss. These heroes leave behind loved ones and a community who will forever remember their bravery and dedication keeping Minnesotans safe.”
This is a developing story and will be updated as officials release more information.
We are heartbroken. Our law enforcement community is heartbroken. We’re just devastated at the horrific loss. These heroes leave behind loved ones and a community who will forever remember their bravery and dedication to keeping Minnesotans safe.
— Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (@MNPoliceAssn) February 18, 2024
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