Crime & Safety

12-Hour Standoff At Burnsville Costco Ends Peacefully

The incident involved a report of an armed, suicidal man, according to police.

BURNSVILLE, MN — A standoff in the parking lot of the Burnsville Costco ended peacefully Thursday morning after 12 hours of negotiations.

Officers responded to a call around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday reporting an armed, suicidal man in a vehicle, police told KSTP.

The store at Burnhaven and McAndrews was evacuated and authorities asked residents to stay out of the area.

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Just after 5 a.m. Thursday, police reported that "the incident has been resolved peacefully." The roads are now open and there is no threat to the community, authorities said.

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