Woman shot in Cannon Falls, shooter believed to be barricaded in a residence

At this hour law enforcement officials in Cannon Falls and Goodhue County are negotiating for the surrender of a man who allegedly shot a

(image courtesy of Kare11 News)
woman in Cannon Falls this morning

According to a statement released by the Cannon Falls Police Department, at approximately 11:30 this morning officers responded to a 911 call from a female that reported being shot at in a residential neighborhood. The officers located a 26-year-old female who had been shot. After extracting her to a safe area she was transported by Cannon Falls Ambulance to a level one trauma center.

Officers have established a perimeter around the residence with assistance from the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol. The 25-year-old unidentified male suspect is believed to be in the residence. The additional resources of the Emergency Response Team have been requested to assist in attempts to contact the suspect.

Based on preliminary information there is not a threat to the general population, however Cannon Falls residents are encouraged to remain inside and secure their home until the suspect has been located. The Cannon Falls Schools were notified and have implemented a no one in or out protocol out of abundance caution until the location of the suspect is known.

This is a developing situation. We will update our reports when we can.

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