BURNSVILLE, MN — Two police officers and an emergency worker were killed Sunday morning in Burnsville, according to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Other officers were also injured, Walz said.
Dakota County dispatch officials said earlier that authorities had responded to a “weapons incident” in the area.
The county dispatch provided few other details, but there was a significant law enforcement presence in the 12000 block of 33rd Street. WCCO crews saw fire trucks, ambulances, police, and SWAT vehicles at the scene. Multiple bullet holes were visible in the windshield of one of the SWAT vehicles.
Walz said authorities were “responding to a call of a family in danger.”
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Neighbor Jason Skogg said he heard what sounded like firecrackers or flashbang grenades and what sounded like gunshots around 5 a.m. He said police asked residents to evacuate to designated areas.
Police and first responders from multiple cities showed up to show support at Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis. Due to Hennepin Healthcare's status as a Level 1 Trauma Center, injured police officers are often transported to Hennepin Healthcare.
Support and condolences from Minnesota leaders and other law enforcement agencies. flow into social media.
“We must never take for granted the courage and sacrifice that first responders make every day,” Walz said in a statement. “Today, the families of these public servants received a call they knew was possible but hoped would never come. My heart is with their grieving families. The state of Minnesota will do everything we can to We stand ready to assist. This is a tragic loss.'' Our state. ”
Walz ordered half the flags to be flown at sunrise Monday.
Burnsville is a suburb south of Minneapolis.
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