2 police officers, 1 firefighter killed after responding to a domestic call in Minnesota: Officials

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said two police officers and 1 firefighter were killed Sunday in a suburb south of Minneapolis.

Two police officers and one firefighter were shot and killed in Burnsville, Minnesota, on Sunday after responding to a "call of a family in danger," according to Gov. Tim Walz.

"Horrific news from Burnsville," Waltlz began his statement on X. "While responding to a call of a family in danger, two police officers and one firefighter lost their lives, and other officers were injured."

"We must never take for granted the bravery and sacrifices our police officers and first responders make every day," Waltz continued. "My heart is with their families today and the entire State of Minnesota stands with Burnsville."

Officers gathered near the intersection of 33rd Avenue and East Burnsville Parkway around 5:30 a.m local time, a witness told ABC affiliate KSTP-TV.