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Accused Individual Indicted for Supplying Weapons in Burnsville Shooting Tragedy

Minneapolis, Minnesota – An indictment was announced in the case of the Burnsville shooting that tragically resulted in the deaths of three first responders. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota charged Ashley Dyrdahl with straw purchasing the weapons used in the shooting, alleging her involvement in providing firearms to Shannon Cortez Gooden, a convicted felon who was prohibited from owning or possessing guns. According to authorities, Dyrdahl, who was in an on-again, off-again relationship with …

Memorial Service to Honor Fallen Burnsville First Responders Scheduled for Wednesday Morning

Burnsville, Minnesota – The community of Burnsville is preparing to honor the police officers and first responder who tragically lost their lives in a shooting earlier this month. The public memorial service for the fallen heroes, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with paramedic Adam Finseth, is scheduled for Wednesday morning. The shooter, identified as Shannon Gooden, also died by suicide according to authorities. The memorial service will be held at Grace Church in Eden …

Advocates Call for Stricter Gun Laws After Tragic Burnsville Shooting

St. Paul, Minnesota – Advocates for stricter gun laws have renewed their push for legislative action following a recent tragic incident in Burnsville. The fatal shooting of three first responders has reignited calls for enhanced gun control measures to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. In response to the incident, families impacted by gun violence and the organization Protect Minnesota are advocating for a series of proposals. These include mandatory reporting to authorities …

Predawn Standoff in Burnsville Neighborhood Leaves Two Officers and a Paramedic Dead

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Tragedy struck a Burnsville neighborhood in the early hours of the morning when Shannon Cortez Gooden unleashed a barrage of over 100 rounds at police and first responders, claiming the lives of two officers and a paramedic. State investigators revealed this shocking turn of events, shedding light on the chaos that unfolded at Gooden’s residence on S. 33rd Avenue. The victims, identified as Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, tragically …

Fatal Burnsville Shooting: Police Responding to Sex Assault Report Killed in Search Warrant Incident

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – The recent shooting in Burnsville, Minnesota has left the community in shock and mourning. Police responded to a sex assault report but were tragically killed by the shooter, according to a search warrant. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers and the violence they face in the line of duty. The search warrant revealed that the police officers were responding to a report of sexual assault when …

State Investigators Confirm Details of Deadly Burnsville Shooting, Uncover Body Camera and Squad Footage

Burnsville, Minnesota – State investigators released new details from the deadly Burnsville shooting, confirming the existence of body camera and squad footage. The shooter, identified as Shannon Gooden, opened fire on officers inside his home “without warning,” unleashing more than 100 rifle rounds early Sunday, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. On the day of the incident, police responded to a home on the 12600 block of 33rd Avenue in Burnsville just before …

Minnesota officials release new details on tragic Burnsville shooting incident

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – A tragic incident in Burnsville, Minnesota, on February 18th resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released more details about the shooting, shedding light on the events that unfolded that fateful day. According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, the officers, Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, all succumbed to gunshot wounds. The …

New Details Emerge in Fatal Shooting of First Responders in Burnsville Standoff

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — New details were released on Wednesday by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension regarding the fatal shooting of three first responders over the weekend in Burnsville. The investigation revealed that 38-year-old Shannon Gooden fired multiple weapons during the standoff, resulting in the deaths of officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as paramedic Adam Finseth. According to a search warrant application, officers were initially responding to a call about an alleged sexual …

Memorial Service Set for Three First Responders Killed in Burnsville Shooting

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – A public memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 28, to honor the three first responders who tragically lost their lives while on duty in Burnsville over the weekend. The city is mourning the deaths of Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth, who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call on Sunday. The memorial service for the three heroes will be held …

Man involved in Burnsville shooting that killed three first responders, including children inside home, ruled a suicide

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – The man responsible for the deaths of three first responders in Burnsville, Minnesota, during a standoff on Sunday took his own life, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Shannon Cortez Gooden, 38, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as confirmed by a release from the Medical Examiner of Hennepin, Dakota, and Scott Counties. Law enforcement authorities reported that Gooden had “several guns and a large amount of ammunition” while barricaded in his …