38-year-old Shannon Cortez Gooden fatally shot two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic in Burnsville, Minnesota. Gooden had a felony conviction and was prohibited from possessing firearms. He sought to have his firearm rights restored in 2019 but was refused. Gooden was found dead by suicide in his home after the incident.
Key Points
Shannon Cortez Gooden had a felony conviction and was prohibited from possessing firearms.
Gooden had sought to have his firearm rights restored in 2019 but was refused.
Gooden shot and killed two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic at his home before committing suicide.
Pros
Minnesota has strict gun control laws in place, including a red flag law and permit-to-purchase requirement for handguns.
Cons
The tragic loss of life of the two police officers and firefighter/paramedic.