Burnsville, Minnesota – A federal grand jury in Burnsville is currently investigating the tragic shooting that resulted in the deaths of three first responders last month. The shooter’s ex-girlfriend, Noemi del Carmen Torres, revealed that she was summoned to testify before the secret proceedings earlier this week. Torres, who lived with the shooter for a … Read more
Burnsville, Minnesota – The community of Burnsville, Minnesota is mourning the loss of police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with paramedic and firefighter Adam Finseth, who were tragically killed in a shooting incident earlier this month. The suspect, Shannon Gooden, also died by suicide. In honor of their service and sacrifice, a public … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The tragic events of a deadly standoff in Burnsville earlier this month have sparked investigations into the background of the perpetrator, Shannon Gooden. Authorities have confirmed that one of the guns used in the incident was obtained through a straw purchase at a local firearms shop and range in January. A straw … Read more
Burnsville, Minnesota – Police officers who were killed in the line of duty were responding to a report of a sexual assault when the tragic incident occurred. The search warrant they were executing led them to the shooter, who ultimately took their lives. The shooting took place as officers were attempting to fulfill their duty … Read more
Burnsville, Minnesota – Following a tragic shooting incident that claimed the lives of three first responders, the wife of one of the fallen heroes has spoken out about her husband’s untimely death. In a heartfelt statement released by the City of Burnsville on behalf of Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita, she described her late husband, Paul Elmstrand, as … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A tragic predawn standoff in a Burnsville neighborhood resulted in the deaths of two officers and a paramedic after Shannon Cortez Gooden opened fire on police and first responders without warning. State investigators shared that this violent incident left the community in mourning and raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement … Read more
BURNSVILLE, MN – State investigators released new details of the deadly Burnsville shooting, which left three officers dead. The shooter, Shannon Gooden, opened fire on officers inside his home without warning, firing more than 100 rifle rounds, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The incident began when police responded to a report of … Read more
BURNSVILLE, MN – Law enforcement officials in Burnsville, Minnesota faced a terrifying and complex situation when they responded to a report of a sexual assault at a home on the 12600 block of 33rd Avenue early Sunday morning. Shannon Gooden, the suspect, refused to leave the home and claimed to be unarmed with children inside. … Read more
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – More details have been released by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) regarding the tragic shooting in Burnsville on February 18th, where two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic lost their lives. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has confirmed that officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand, as well … Read more
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension revealed new information on Wednesday about the tragic shooting of three first responders over the weekend in Burnsville. Investigators disclosed that Shannon Gooden, 38, used multiple firearms in a standoff early Sunday, resulting in the deaths of officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and paramedic Adam Finseth. The … Read more