Filming in Minnesota, There, a man opened fire and killed two police officers and a firefighter paramedic before he took his own life.
Another shooting in the USA
It happened on the morning of Sunday, February 18th BurnsvilleIn Minnesota, City with about 64,000 inhabitants, about 24 kilometers south of the center Minneapolis. Two police officers Burnsville It is a Fire department paramedic They were shot by a gunman who had barricaded himself in a house.
The Police officers intervened after a call domestic violence. Inside the house there was 7 children.
You may be interested in Two minors charged in Kansas City shooting: one dead, 22 injured at Super Bowl parade
Two police officers and a paramedic died
Officers intervened and attempted to communicate with people in the home. At a certain point, however, the suspect He opened fire and killed two police officersPaul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27, and firefighter and paramedic Adam Finseth, 40.
The police officer was also injured Adam Medlicotttaken to hospital Gunshot woundsbut not life-threatening.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension confirmed that The shooter died at the scene. Law enforcement sources also said the man killed himself.
Another shooting in the USA: 4 dead
The reactions
According to the reconstructions of the American press, the tragedy occurred after three hours of stalemate and confrontation with the suspect.
You may be interested in the photos of the shooting at the University of Prague: students barricading themselves in the library
“We are heartbroken. Our law enforcement agencies are heartbroken. We are simply devastated by the terrible loss,” he said in a statement Brian PetersExecutive Director of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association.
“These heroes leave behind loved ones and one Community that will forever remember their courage and their commitment to the safety of the public.”
“The It's an absolute tragedy, heartbreaking for everyoneand we’re still trying to process it minute by minute,” the Dakota County Sheriff said. Joe Leko.
“We have We lost some heroes today and we all feel it“ said City Councilmember Dan Kealy.
Photo source: ISTOCK