Firearm Shannon Gooden used in Burnsville shooting that killed 3 responders was straw purchase.
A straw purchase is when somebody legally buys a gun for someone else who is prohibited from owning one, such as a person convicted of a felony that’s a violent crime. It is a crime to commit a straw purchase, according to Minnesota law; it’s considered a gross misdemeanor. In the recent Burnsville shooting tragedy where three responders lost their lives, the shooter Shannon Gooden used a firearm that was obtained through a straw purchase. These types of purchases happen all too often, especially in the south, where people can easily acquire guns through various means, including social media.
The entire community is left in shock and mourning due to this horrific incident that happened just miles away from where I live.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker