Police are investigating a shooting in Burnsville that left a juvenile girl with minor injuries and prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place alert for nearby residents Tuesday evening.
The shooting was reported at approximately 7 p.m. on October 20 in the 1700 block of McAndrews Road West, according to the Burnsville Police Department. Officers responding to the scene found a girl who had been struck by gunfire.
Authorities said the girl’s injuries were minor and that she received medical treatment. No life-threatening injuries were reported in the initial police updates.
The incident triggered an extensive police response, with officers and assisting agencies working to secure the area and determine what had happened.
Shelter-in-Place Alert Issued
As officers investigated, authorities instructed people in the surrounding area to shelter in place and urged the public to avoid the scene.
The precautionary measure was intended to help keep residents safe while police assessed the situation and gathered evidence. Officers remained in the area as the investigation continued.
In an update issued at 10:57 p.m. Tuesday, police said the shelter-in-place order had been lifted. Authorities nevertheless asked residents to stay away from the immediate area while officers continued their work.
Police Say Shooting Was Not Random
Investigators said preliminary information indicated that the shooting was not a random incident. However, authorities had not released a detailed account of what led to the gunfire.
Police had also not announced an arrest in their latest reported update. The identity of the injured girl and further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting had not been publicly disclosed.
Investigators are working to establish the sequence of events and determine whether anyone else was involved.
Investigation Remains Active
The shooting has raised concerns among residents in the neighborhood as police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Authorities are asking anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the Burnsville Police Department at 952-641-1105.
As of the latest available reports, no fatality had been reported in connection with this shooting. Police have not released further details about a possible motive or suspects.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities confirm more details.
