Burnsville shooting: Suspect in custody after theft sparks fight, leaves 1 hurt

The Brief

  • Burnsville police responded to a theft from a vehicle on Saturday, June 20.
  • A fight broke out nearby, leaving one person with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
  • One person was taken into custody and police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) A theft report quickly escalated into a shooting and arrest in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon.

Police respond to theft, altercation leads to shooting

What we know:

Burnsville Police Department said officers went to the 1000 block of Burnsville Parkway West around 4:40 p.m. for a theft from a vehicle in progress. The people involved left the area, but soon after, a physical fight happened nearby.

One person was shot during the altercation and taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with injuries that are not life-threatening. Another person was taken into custody by police.

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