Burnsville woman accused of purchasing guns used to kill first responders
(ABC 6 News) — A Burnsville woman was indicted Thursday for allegedly straw-purchasing the guns used to kill two police officers and a firefighter paramedic Feb. 18.
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Ashley Anne Dyrdahl, 35, is accused of conspiring with Shannon Cortez Gooden to acquire five firearms, attesting at the time that she did not plan to give the firearm to a felon.
Gooden had a felony conviction and was prohibited from owning or purchasing firearms and ammunition.
However, during the deadly Burnsville standoff, Gooden fired more than 100 rounds from AR-15-style firearms, killing three and injuring one more, according to the investigation.
According to the indictment, under Gooden’s orders, Dyrdahl purchased five firearms in late 2023 and early 2024, including a Glock model 47 9mm semiautomatic pistol; a Palmetto State Armory model Sabre-15 firearm lower receiver; a Glock model 43X 9mm semiautomatic pistol; a Franklin Armory FAI-15 firearm; and a Palmetto State Armory PA-15 firearm lower receiver.
Dyrdahl faces one count of conspiracy, and five counts each of straw purchasing and making false statements during the purchase of a firearm.
The Burnsville shootings sparked discontent from local law enforcement, many of whom felt unsupported by Minnesota leadership following the shooting.
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The full indictment is embedded below.