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How to help the families of the three fallen heroes

Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth were fatally shot in the line of duty while responding to a domestic situation.

MINNEAPOLIS — On Sunday, three people — two police officers and a paramedic/firefighter — were killed in the line of duty in Burnsville. 

That night, hundreds of community members gathered at a vigil to honor these first responders. 

The City of Burnsville announced it plans to post official links to fundraisers on the city's website, along with a warning to be cautious of scams. On Monday, the Front Line Foundation announced that each family will receive $20,000 in death benefits.

GoFundMe accounts have also been started to support the families in their time of loss. 

Adam Finseth

Firefighter and paramedic Adam Finseth joined the City of Burnsville as a firefighter/paramedic in February 2019. The 40-year-old served the fire department as a SWAT paramedic. Before joining the City of Burnsville, Finseth served as a firefighter in Hastings and Savage. 

On the GoFundMe page started in his honor, it reads that "not only was Adam a devoted first responder, but he was also a cherished veteran who continued his commitment to service long after his military service had ended. He bravely faced danger to ensure the safety and well-being of those around him, and his impact on countless lives will never be forgotten."

The page also notes that Finseth was a "beloved father and loving husband." 

Find more information about Finseth's GoFundMe here.

Paul Elmstrand

Paul Elmstrand joined the Burnsville Police Department as a community services officer in 2017 and was promoted to officer in 2019. The 27-year-old officer worked in the department's mobile command staff, peer team, Honor Guard and field training unit.

A GoFundMe started for Elmstrand notes that he had a wife and two children, and graduated in 2015 as the class president of Cambridge-Isanti High School . "Rest in peace, Paul. You will be missed," reads the page. 

Find more information about Elmstrand's GoFundMe here.

KARE 11 will update this story. 

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