Minnesota governor said Sunday at least two police officials and another official were killed as they were initially responding to a domestic crime incident in Burnsville.

In a post released on X — formerly called Twitter — Governor Tim Walz noted: “Horrific news from Burnsville. While responding to a call of a family in danger, two police officers and one firefighter lost their lives, and other officers were injured.”

Walz also said: “We must never take for granted the bravery and sacrifices our police officers and first responders make every day. My heart is with their families today and the entire State of Minnesota stands with Burnsville.”

He also noted that the flags would be flown at half-staff across Minnesota Monday and the state Department of Public Safety is “coordinating with local law enforcement to conduct an investigation.”

Officials from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to an incident after reining reports first responders involved in a “domestic-related shooting,” according to the agency.

“There is an active scene,” Burnsville Communications and Community Engagement Director Carissa Larsen told CNN Sunday morning.

“Please keep Burnsville Police Dept in your prayers this morning,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said on X.

Burnsville is located at a distance of around 15 miles south of Minneapolis.

According to CNN citing labor union official representing Minnesota law enforcement and first responders, the deceased officials responded to a report about domestic abuse.

Jim Mortenson, executive director of the Law Enforcement Labor Services union, told CNN: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the officers and first responder who responded to a domestic call this morning.”

In a statement, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said she and her husband are praying for the officers.

“They were doing their jobs. They were protecting our community. John and I are praying for them and their families and the Burnsville PD this morning,” Klobuchar said.