2 officers, 1 firefighter killed responding to domestic violence call in Minnesota Story by Doha Madani • 18 February 2024
2 officers, 1 firefighter killed responding to domestic violence call in Minnesota
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Two police officers and a firefighter were killed in Burnsville, Minnesota, responding to “a call of a family in danger” Sunday morning, according Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
“We must never take for granted the bravery and sacrifices our police officers and first responders make every day,” Walz said. “My heart is with their families today and the entire State of Minnesota stands with Burnsville.”
Other officers were reportedly injured, Walz said, but details on their conditions were not provided.
The Burnsville Police Department confirmed to NBC News there was an “active scene” but did not provide additional information. NBC News affiliate KARE reported that police have been gathered in the Burnsville neighborhood since early Sunday morning.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on social media that it was responding to a scene in Burnsville “where there have been reports of officers involved in a domestic-related shooting.”
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar previously posted on X that she was informed three officers were shot in Burnsville.
“Learned from police this morning that three officers have been shot in Burnsville,” Klobuchar wrote. “They were doing their jobs. They were protecting our community. John and I are praying for them and their families and the Burnsville P.D. this morning.”
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