"Violent Past: Suspect Identified in Burnsville Shooting that Killed 3"

Shannon Gooden, 38, has been identified as the suspect in the shooting that resulted in the deaths of three first responders in Burnsville. Gooden, who died after opening fire on the responders, had a history of violence, including convictions for disorderly conduct and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. He had petitioned the court for restoration of his firearm rights, which was denied. Gooden was barricaded in a home with seven children, and while the children were reported to have escaped safely, the tragic incident has left the community in disbelief.