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Tragic Suicide Confirmed for Man Responsible for Killing Two Police Officers and Firefighter in Burnsville, MN

Burnsville, Minn. – The man responsible for the deaths of two police officers and a firefighter in Burnsville, Minnesota, has died by suicide, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office. Shannon Cortez Gooden, 38, fatally shot himself in the head following the tragic incident on Sunday, which claimed the lives of Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. The harrowing event unfolded when a 911 call was …

Gunman Who Killed Two Police Officers and a Firefighter in Burnsville, MN Was Prohibited from Owning a Gun

Burnsville, MN – The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified the man responsible for the shooting that took the lives of two police officers and a firefighter on Sunday morning as Shannon Gooden, 38, of Burnsville. Gooden, who lost his right to own a gun due to a 2007 felony assault conviction, was involved in a domestic situation that escalated into gunfire, resulting in the tragic deaths of the three first responders. Authorities reported that …

Burnsville Shooter ID’d, Was Prohibited from Owning Gun After 2007 Felony Assault

BURNSVILLE, MN – The Hennepin County Medical Examiner revealed the identity of the shooter responsible for the deaths of two police officers and a firefighter on Sunday morning. Shannon Gooden, 38, of Burnsville, was killed in the shooting, with reports suggesting that he took his own life. Gooden had lost his right to own a gun due to a 2007 felony assault conviction and had been unsuccessful in petitioning for the restoration of his gun …

Video of Alleged Burnsville Shooter Shannon Cortez Gooden’s Target Practice Goes Viral on Twitter

BURNSVILLE, MN – A video of Shannon Cortez Gooden, the alleged shooter in a Burnsville, Minnesota incident, has gone viral on Twitter. The video shows Gooden engaging in target practice, raising concerns and sparking discussions about gun control and safety. The video was widely shared on social media, drawing attention to Gooden’s actions and raising questions about the access to firearms. Some viewers expressed shock and dismay at the footage, while others used it as …

Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Police Officers and Paramedic in Burnsville, Minnesota

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – Tragedy struck the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville early Sunday morning when two police officers and a paramedic were fatally shot while responding to a domestic abuse call. The shooter also died, according to authorities. Reports indicated that the victims were responding to a call about a “family in danger”, which led to police being called to a residence around 1:50 a.m. upon receiving a report of a domestic situation where a man …

Tragic Shooting in Burnsville, Minnesota Claims Lives of 2 Police Officers and a First Responder

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Three first responders lost their lives while answering a call for assistance in Burnsville, Minnesota, on Sunday, according to Governor Tim Walz. Officers Paul Elmstrand, 27, and Matthew Ruge, 27, along with firefighter and paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, were identified as the victims by the city of Burnsville. Another officer, Adam Medlicott, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. Authorities were summoned to a residence at 1:50 a.m. local time …

Tragedy Strikes in Burnsville, MN as Two Police Officers and First Responder Are Fatally Wounded

Two police officers and a first responder tragically lost their lives while responding to a call in the city of Burnsville, Minnesota. The incident occurred when they were attempting to assist a suspect who had barricaded himself inside a residence. The suspect, armed and dangerous, unleashed a barrage of gunfire, resulting in the fatal injuries of the three responders. The community of Burnsville, along with the broader law enforcement community, is in deep mourning following …