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Shooting Indictment Reveals Accused Straw Purchaser in Burnsville Tragedy

Minneapolis, Minnesota – U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, alongside law enforcement officials, announced on Thursday an indictment in the tragic Burnsville shooting that claimed the lives of three first responders. The indictment accuses Ashley Dyrdahl of straw purchasing the weapons used in the shooting. Dyrdahl allegedly collaborated with Shannon Cortez Gooden to provide firearms to Gooden, knowing he was legally prohibited from owning or possessing them due to being a convicted felon. Reportedly, Dyrdahl, who had …

Memorial Service for Fallen Burnsville First Responders Honored in Public Ceremony

Burnsville, Minnesota will honor the memory of the police officers and first responder who lost their lives in a tragic shooting earlier this month. The public service to remember the fallen heroes, police officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and paramedic and firefighter Adam Finseth, will take place at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. The community is invited to attend the memorial service on Wednesday morning to pay their respects to the brave individuals who dedicated …

Standoff in Burnsville: Gunman Fires Over 100 Rounds, Killing 2 Officers and Paramedic

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – A tragic incident unfolded in a Burnsville neighborhood early Sunday morning, as Shannon Cortez Gooden unleashed a barrage of over 100 rounds at police and first responders during a predawn standoff, claiming the lives of two officers and a paramedic. State investigators revealed these harrowing details, shedding light on the deadly encounter that took place at Gooden’s residence on S. 33rd Avenue. The victims of this senseless act of violence were identified …

Tragedy: Two Officers and Firefighter Killed in Burnsville Shooting Incident

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) provided new details on Thursday about the tragic shooting in Burnsville, where two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic lost their lives on February 18. According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand, along with firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, succumbed to gunshot wounds. The medical examiner also determined that Shannon Gooden, 38, of Burnsville, died of a self-inflicted …

Tragic Standoff in Burnsville: Gunman who Killed First Responders in Minnesota Commits Suicide

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – A standoff in Burnsville, Minnesota turned deadly when a man killed three first responders before taking his own life. The man, identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden, reportedly had several guns and a large amount of ammunition while barricaded in his home. Despite the presence of seven children inside the home, none were harmed during the incident. According to the Medical Examiner’s Office, Gooden died by suicide. This tragic event has raised questions …

Shocking: Burnsville Gunman Commits Suicide After Killing Two Police Officers and a First Responder

Two Burnsville, Minnesota police officers and a firefighter were tragically shot and killed on Sunday. The shooter, identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden, later died by suicide, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office. Gooden, who was 38 years old, shot himself in the head on the same day as the shooting. The incident began when someone from a residence called 911 to report a domestic situation. The man involved was reported to be armed …

Shooter of Burnsville Police Officers and Firefighter Was Not Legally Allowed to Own Gun

BURNSVILLE, MN – The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified the man responsible for the tragic shooting that took the lives of two police officers and a firefighter early Sunday morning. Shannon Gooden, 38, of Burnsville, was the shooter and was also killed in the incident. Gooden, who had a felony assault conviction in 2007, had lost his right to own a gun and had been unsuccessful in petitioning for restoration of his gun rights …

Viral Video Shows Alleged Burnsville Shooter Shannon Cortez Gooden Practicing Target Shooting

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – A video of a man named Shannon Cortez Gooden allegedly shooting at targets has gained attention on Twitter, with many viewers expressing concern about his potential involvement in a shooting incident in Burnsville, Minnesota. The video, which has gone viral, shows Gooden firing rounds with precision at a shooting range. This has raised questions about whether or not he could be the suspect in the shooting that occurred in Burnsville. The shooting …

Burnsville Tragedy: 3 First Responders Killed After Domestic Call Turns Deadly

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – A domestic abuse call in Burnsville, Minnesota, led to a tragic armed confrontation on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and one firefighter paramedic. The suspect also died, but officials have not disclosed the details of his death, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Law enforcement personnel, including armored vehicles and SWAT units, responded to the scene after a man barricaded himself inside a home with family …