5 people injured in shooting at Red Oak Park in Burnsville

5 hurt in Friday night shooting

Police are investigating a shooting that left five people injured at Red Oak Park in Burnsville Friday night.

At around 8:14 p.m. on Friday, Burnsville police responded to 911 calls of shots fired at Red Oak Park. Officials say that the shots were fired in the basketball court area of the park.

Officers found four victims with injuries, with three of them being brought to local hospitals and the other treated at the scene and released. Authorities add that a fifth person was brought to the hospital in a private vehicle.

The current condition of the victims is unknown at this time.

Police secured the scene and began searching for suspects, who officials say ran from the area through the wooded area of the park.

“We want to thank those members of the public who called 9-1-1 to report this incident and provided information on what they saw. They helped their fellow citizens in a time of need. Now, we are asking other members of the public if you know something about those who may be responsible to come forward,” Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz said. “The help of everyone who knows something, saw something or can provide information is critical. I can’t stress enough the need for cooperation from the members of the public who have information to come forward. Finding those responsible will make our community safer.”

The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time.

Police are asking the public to avoid the scene as law enforcement is still processing the scene. Anyone with information should contact Burnsville Detective Mitch Carlson at 952-641-1156.