Intimate partner violence and gun violence in the United States are inextricably linked, impacting millions of families and communities across the country.
The events in Burnsville this month have left our entire community devastated and traumatized. Cornerstone extends our condolences to the families, loved ones, fellow first responders, and community members of Officer Paul Elmstrand, Officer Matthew Ruge, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth who lost their lives responding to a domestic violence call. We are also thinking of Sgt. Adam Medlicott, who was hospitalized with gunshot wounds from these senseless shootings and wishing him a full recovery.
We stand in support of the children and family of those involved in the domestic violence call and this traumatic incident. Their lives are forever changed, and they have a long road ahead for healing. At such a difficult, traumatic time, they must know they are not alone. We as a community must work together to lift them up and help them feel safe once again.
The domestic violence crisis affects us all. It continues to claim lives of our community members of all backgrounds. It endangers our first responders and leaves families devastated and survivors traumatized.
If you know someone who is experiencing domestic violence, they need to know that they are not alone. There are so many community members here to help and support them.
The Minnesota Day One Program hosts the state’s 24/7 hotline for victim/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking and can be contacted via calling (1-866-223-1111), texting (612-399-995), or chatting (dayoneservices.org).
Domestic violence is a public and community crisis. This impacts us all.
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