Crime & Safety

1 Shot, Shelter-In-Place Order Issued In Burnsville

Police and mutual aid partners were working an active scene Tuesday night. Here's what we know so far.


BURNSVILLE, MN — One person was shot and a shelter-in-place order was in effect Tuesday night as Burnsville police worked an active scene along McAndrews Road West.

Officers were called to the 1700 block of McAndrews Road W. at about 7 p.m. on reports of a shooting, according to an update from the city.

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The city confirmed one person was struck by gunfire. That person's injuries are not considered life-threatening, officials said.

Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for the area and asked the public to avoid it while Burnsville police and mutual aid partners carry out their work at the scene.

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Officials did not immediately release information about a suspect, what led up to the shooting or whether anyone was in custody.

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