Dakota County

Burnsville police officers, firefighter-paramedic killed: How you can help

People who are looking to support the families of the two Burnsville police officers and firefighter-paramedic who were fatally shot on Sunday can do so with monetary or other donations, the City of Burnsville said on Tuesday.

February 20, 2024 7:43am CST

Burnsville shooting: Medical examiner's reports released

A day after a deadly shooting in Burnsville took the lives of three first responders, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner has released its reports on their deaths.

February 19, 2024 8:26pm CST

Minnesota legislators pay tribute to Burnsville first responders

Flags at the Minnesota Capitol flew at half-staff on President's Day as a tribute to the Burnsville first responders shot and killed in the line of duty on Feb. 18.

February 19, 2024 6:18pm CST

Burnsville police shooting: Injured officer released from hospital

The Burnsville police officer injured in a shooting Sunday morning, that killed three other first responders, has been released from the hospital.

February 19, 2024 2:31pm CST

Burnsville first responders shooting: City warns of scams

The City of Burnsville issued a warning Sunday night about scammers looking to exploit the deaths of three first responders in a shooting.

February 18, 2024 8:03pm CST

Burnsville first responders shot: Gov. Walz orders flags to half-staff

Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor the three Burnsville first responders killed during a standoff Sunday morning.

February 18, 2024 7:31pm CST

Burnsville first responders killed: Vigil honors first responders

A crowd gathered Sunday night to pay tribute to three first responders killed Sunday morning in a domestic standoff that turned into a shootout in Burnsville.

February 18, 2024 3:40pm CST

Burnsville first responders shot: 2 officers, 1 firefighter-paramedic killed

Several Burnsville police officers were shot — two officers and one firefighter-paramedic were killed — while responding to a domestic call on Sunday morning. 

February 18, 2024 3:15pm CST

Burnsville first responders killed: Minnesota lawmakers, law enforcement react

Several Minnesota lawmakers and law enforcement are sharing their reactions and support for the Burnsville police officers and a firefighter-paramedic who were shot and killed Sunday morning. 

February 18, 2024 3:05pm CST

Burnsville first responders killed: Officers, firefighter-paramedic identified

Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth were killed in the shooting. A third police officer, Sgt. Adam Medlicott, was injured by gunfire.

February 18, 2024 2:33pm CST