Published: October 20th 2026.
BURNSVILLE, MN: A juvenile female sustained minor injuries in a shooting Tuesday evening in Burnsville, prompting a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted at approximately 10:57 p.m., according to the Burnsville Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to the Summit Townhomes located in the 1700 block of McAndrews Road West
Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile female who had been struck by gunfire. Police said her injuries were minor, and she received medical treatment. Authorities initially issued a shelter-in-place order while Burnsville officers and assisting law enforcement agencies responded to the scene.
Rough location of where the shooting and police incident occurred.
In an update issued at 10:57 p.m., police announced that the shelter-in-place order had been lifted. However, authorities said officers would remain in the area as the investigation continued and asked residents to stay away from the immediate vicinity.
Based on preliminary information, investigators believe the shooting was not a random incident. As of the department's latest update, no one was in custody in connection with the shooting. Several departments responded, including the Apple Valley Police, Eagan Police, Minnesota State Patrol, and Burnsville Fire Department. We’re working to confirm what other agencies responded to the scene.
The investigation remains active, and police have not released additional details about what led up to the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burnsville Police Department at 952-641-1105.
Source: Burnsville Police Department.
Written by: Juan Perez.
Edited by: Will Wight. Video Captured by: Will Wight