Dakota County Deputies and South Metro SWAT Respond to Armed Domestic Incident in Ravenna Township
RAVENNA TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA – According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025, sheriff’s deputies and South Metro SWAT responded to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm in rural Dakota County.
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on May 20th, Dakota County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 15000 block of Ravenna Trail in Ravenna Township following a report of a domestic incident involving a weapon. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a female victim who stated she feared for her life. Deputies acted quickly to evacuate her from the residence through a second-story window. She was evaluated by medical personnel at the scene and reported to be in good physical condition.
Rough location of domestic incident.
Shortly after the victim was rescued, deputies made brief contact with the male suspect. However, he retreated into the residence and refused to surrender. Deputies secured the area, and South Metro SWAT was called in to assist. Using advanced technology, including drones, SWAT personnel located the suspect inside the home with a serious injury to his upper neck, believed to be self-inflicted. Emergency medical care was administered on-site before he was transported by ambulance. Authorities say the suspect is currently in stable condition.
Investigators recovered multiple firearms at the scene, including both handguns and rifles. The names of the suspect and victim have not yet been released, and no charges have been announced as of Wednesday morning.
Dakota County Chief Deputy Dan Bianconi praised the efforts of law enforcement during the incident.
“This was a dangerous and dynamic situation,” Bianconi said. “I’m proud of the bravery and courage shown by our deputies in the face of danger in rescuing the victim and navigating a quickly evolving situation. I also commend the South Metro SWAT team for their skillful response and use of technology in resolving a very complex incident.”
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. Officials thanked the public for their patience during the hours-long response. More information will be released as the investigation progresses.
Written by: Will Wight
