14-Year-Old Fatally Shot Inside Burnsville Apartment Building

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A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the lobby of the Glen Apartments in Burnsville, Minnesota on Monday night. Police responded to reports of the shooting around 10:30 p.m. and found the teen, who later died at the hospital. Authorities issued a temporary shelter-in-place order but said there was no ongoing threat to the public.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving minors is a tragic and concerning trend, raising questions about public safety, access to firearms, and the need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of youth violence.

The details

According to the City of Burnsville, police responded to reports of a shooting at the Glen Apartments on Harriet Avenue South around 10:30 p.m. on Monday. At the scene, officers found a 14-year-old boy who had been shot in the lobby of the apartment building. The teen was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries. Authorities stated that the shooting was not random, but did not provide any additional details on a suspect or what led to the incident.

• The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2026.

What’s next

Authorities have not yet released the name of the 14-year-old victim or provided any updates on a potential suspect. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.