Law Enforcement Labor Services has launched a fundraiser for the families of Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Adam Finseth, the Burnsville first responders who were shot and killed Sunday morning.
Those interested in contributing to the fund can do so here.
“This is the only contribution site we have verified on behalf of the families. Please be aware of scam fundraisers seeking to exploit this tragedy,” the City of Burnsville said in an update.
Those who wish to make a non-monetary donation can bring contributions to Prince of Peace Church at 13801 Fairview Drive in Burnsville.
The Minnesota 100 Club, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to the families of wounded or killed first responders, announced that it will be providing $50,000 to each family. The organization said this is just the second time that it has disbursed its maximum award amount of $50,000. The first time was in April 2023 when Pope County Deputy Josh Owen was killed in the line of duty.
“We know it can take weeks or even months for death benefits to be realized,” said Jim Mortenson, a Minnesota 100 Club board member and executive director of Law Enforcement Labor Services. “Our purpose is to make sure that families have one less thing to worry about.”
Anthony Gockowski
Anthony Gockowski is Editor-in-Chief of Alpha News. He previously worked as an editor for The Minnesota Sun and Campus Reform, and wrote for the Daily Caller.
