Shooting in Burnsville leaves 2 officers and 1 paramedic dead

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) – FOX 9 is reporting that two officers with the Burnsville Police Dept. and a paramedic have died after a shooting early Sunday morning. Law enforcement was responding to domestic call in the 12600 Block of 33rd Ave. S.

“We received horrific news from Burnsville this morning. While responding to a call of a family in danger, two police officers and one firefighter lost their lives, and other officers were injured.” wrote Gov. Tim Walz in a statement. “We must never take for granted the bravery and sacrifices our first responders make each and every day. Today, the families of these public servants received the call they knew was possible but hoped would never come. My heart is with those grieving families – the State of Minnesota stands ready to support in any way we can. This is a tragic loss for our state.”

Burnsville is south of Minneapolis. According to the report, other officers were shot as well.

This is a developing story.