Fundraiser at Great Falls Pub Supports Responders of Sterling Home Explosion

Great Falls, Virginia – Firefighters in Great Falls, Virginia, are uniting with a local pub to raise funds for their colleagues who were injured while responding to a home explosion in Sterling back in February. The Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an event at The Old Brogue Irish Pub from 5 – … Read more

Memorial Service for Fallen Burnsville First Responders Set for Wednesday Morning

Burnsville, Minnesota – The community of Burnsville, Minnesota, mourns the loss of police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with paramedic and firefighter Adam Finseth, who were tragically killed in a shooting incident earlier this month. The suspect, Shannon Gooden, also lost his life in the incident. The public service to honor these fallen … Read more

Burnsville Shooter Who Killed 3 First Responders Dies By Suicide: Report

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – A man who killed three first responders during a standoff in Burnsville, Minnesota, took his own life, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. The man, identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden, 38, died from a gunshot wound to the head. Gooden had barricaded himself in his home, where he had several guns and … Read more

Minnesota Flags Fly at Half-Staff After Burnsville Shooting Leaves 3 First Responders Dead

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Flags are being flown at half-staff across Minnesota in honor of two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic who were tragically killed in a shooting incident in Burnsville on Sunday. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with hundreds of community members gathering at a vigil outside Burnsville City Hall to pay their … Read more

US First Responders Honored in Emotional Vigil After Incident

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A vigil was held Sunday evening to honor three first responders who tragically lost their lives in a domestic abuse incident in Minnesota. The incident unfolded as a domestic abuse incident turned into a deadly armed encounter, resulting in the deaths of two Burnsville police officers and one paramedic. The tragic event … Read more

Tragedy Strikes Burnsville: 3 First Responders Killed in Deadly Confrontation

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Three first responders were tragically killed in Burnsville on Sunday after responding to a domestic abuse call that turned into a deadly armed confrontation. The man shot and killed two Burnsville police officers and one firefighter paramedic, and the suspect was also found dead. Law enforcement responded to the scene where a … Read more

Shooter kills 4, including responders, in tragic domestic abuse incident

Four people, including two responders and the shooter, were killed in a tragic incident of domestic abuse in Minneapolis, MN. The violent event unfolded on Tuesday, shocking the community and leaving many questioning how such a tragedy could occur. Reports indicate that the incident began as a domestic dispute, escalating into a deadly confrontation that … Read more

Family in Danger Call Ends in Tragedy: Three First Responders Killed in Burnsville, Minnesota

Burnsville, Minnesota – Two police officers and a first responder tragically lost their lives in Burnsville, Minnesota, while responding to a call for a family in danger, as reported by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The heartbreaking incident underscores the constant bravery and sacrifice of law enforcement and first responders. Governor Walz expressed his condolences to … Read more

Explosion at Home on First Avenue in Ripley, WV Prompts Fire Response by Dozens of First Responders

RIPLEY, W.Va. – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a home explosion that resulted in a fire, reported by dispatchers. The explosion occurred on Saturday night at a residence along First Avenue, with no injuries reported. As the situation unfolds, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the explosion and the extent of the … Read more

“Responders memories still burn 30 years after Good News Building explosion” – A Haunting Reminder

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Thirty years after the explosion at the Good News Building, memories of the responders still burn bright. The blast tore through the building in Steamboat Springs, leaving a lasting impact on the community. The explosion took place on a snowy day in 1991, causing extensive damage to the building and … Read more