Fatal Shooting of Police Officers and Firefighter/Paramedic in Burnsville, Minnesota

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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.