"Tragedy in Burnsville: Mourning the Loss of First Responders"

The wife of fallen Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand, one of the three first responders killed over the weekend, described him as a generous, loving, and patient person who would "drop everything" to help someone in need. Elmstrand, 27, joined the Burnsville Police Department in 2017 and was promoted in 2019. His wife, Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita, spoke about his dedication to his job and how deeply incidents involving children affected him. She expressed her grief and emphasized the privilege of experiencing his love, while also acknowledging the tragedy of his loss.