City officials have released the identities of two police officers and a paramedic who were shot and killed Sunday morning in Burnsville, Minnesota.
The city said a gunman killed police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Rouge, and firefighter and EMT Adam Finseth.
According to the city, officers were called to the home just before 2 a.m. after a domestic situation in which an armed man barricaded himself and his family inside the home. There were reportedly several children inside the home.
When authorities arrived, “the situation escalated into a gunfight,” the city said in a statement. The gunman killed Elmstrand, Rouge, and Finseth, and also wounded another officer, Sergeant John Johnson. Adam Medlicott is expected to survive.
Minnesota police officer and EMT killed while responding to domestic incident: Report
The City of Burnsville confirmed that a police officer and a paramedic were shot early Sunday morning. Paul Elmstrand (left), Adam Finseth (center), and Matthew Ruge (right) were killed while responding to a domestic incident. (City of Burnsville)
The gunman, who has not been identified, was reported dead at around 8 a.m., and the family inside the home escaped to safety shortly after.
“Never take for granted the courage and sacrifice that our police officers and first responders make every day,” said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. “My thoughts are with their families today, and the entire state of Minnesota. supports Burnsville,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz posted on X (formerly Twitter).
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The gunman killed police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Rouge and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, and injured a third police officer, the city said. (FOX9 Minneapolis KMSP)
The Minnesota Police Peace Officers Association wrote in a letter to X that it is “heartbroken” and “devastated by this terrible loss.”
“These heroes left behind loved ones and communities who will forever remember their courage and dedication to keeping Minnesotans safe,” the organization wrote.
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The incident occurred Sunday morning near the 12600 block of South 33rd Street in Burnsville, Minnesota. (FOX9 Minneapolis KMSP)
A full press conference is scheduled for approximately 4 p.m., and a wake is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Burnsville City Hall.
Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace contributed to this article.
