Gunshots at Burnsville High Graduation: Four Teens Arrested
Burnsville, MN — What should have been a happy night celebrating the high school graduation turned scary when shots were fired near Burnsville High School on Friday evening. Luckily, no one was hurt, but the event left a lot of people shaken.
A Night to Celebrate — But Things Got Out of Hand
Families and students were enjoying the graduation ceremony when, around 8:30 p.m., police got calls about fights and gunshots near the school. Officers rushed to the scene and found several groups arguing. They also found a gun nearby.
Thankfully, no students or bystanders were injured during the chaos.
Who’s Involved?
Police arrested four 18-year-old guys connected to what happened. Two of them are in jail facing serious charges like firing a gun near the school and having a dangerous weapon on school property. One is being held by the FBI on weapons charges, and the fourth is accused of trespassing.
The police say they’re still figuring out exactly how everything happened.
What People Are Saying
“It’s really sad,” said Laura, a parent from Burnsville. “Graduation should be a time for celebrating, not for worrying about gunshots.”
Students and parents alike are upset and hoping the school and police can prevent something like this from happening again.
Staying Safe Moving Forward
Burnsville High usually takes safety seriously, especially during big events like graduation. But this incident shows how important it is for everyone to be careful and responsible — especially when it comes to weapons.
The police are asking anyone who saw what happened or knows something to come forward and help out.
A Bigger Problem
Sadly, gun violence near schools is something many communities face these days. Burnsville’s incident is a reminder that keeping our kids safe is a top priority and that everyone needs to work together.
How You Can Help
If you know anything about what happened Friday night, the police want to hear from you. Even small details can help with their investigation.
Quick Summary:
Shots fired after Burnsville High graduation ceremony
Four teens arrested; no injuries reported
Charges include firing a gun near school and weapons possession
Police investigation is ongoing
Community shaken but hopeful for safer future
Burnsville families want graduation nights to be happy memories — not scary ones. With the community’s help, police hope to keep things safe so kids can celebrate without fear.
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