Two police officers and a firefighter die in a shooting in Minnesota

In a tragic incident in Burnsville, Minnesota, two police officers and a firefighter lost their lives on Sunday while responding to a report of domestic violence. The Governor, Tim Walz, expressed his sorrow and stated that the officers were responding to a call for a family in danger. Additional officers also sustained injuries during the incident.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety confirmed that the assailant also died at the scene. Further details will be provided once the preliminary investigation is completed.

According to sources cited by the Pioneer Press newspaper, the officers were dispatched to a residence in Burnsville following a call about domestic violence and were met with gunfire.

The Star Tribune reports that the firefighter was tragically shot while trying to assist one of the injured officers.