Woman charged with buying guns used in MN standoff

Federal authorities say a 35 year old woman has been charged with illegally buying guns used in the killings of three Minnesota first responders in a standoff at a home in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth were slain during the Feb. 18 standoff.
Investigators say Shannon Gooden opened fire without warning after lengthy negotiations, then later killed himself. There were seven children in the home at the time.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Ashley Anne Dyrdahl conspired to place firearms in Gooden’s hands, despite the fact Gooden could not legally own or possess firearms. The indictment alleges on September 21st (2023) Dyrdahl bought a Glock 47 9mm semiautomatic pistol. The same day, Dyrdahl sent Gooden a text asking him how he liked the new gun. Dyrdahl replied to the video with a smiling heart emoji.