Burnsville police ask public for help after Interlachen Park death

Police are searching for witnesses and security camera footage.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
May 7, 2025 at 11:37PM

Burnsville police are asking the public for information related to the death of a man at Interlachen Park on Saturday.

Police said they are looking for anyone who might have seen someone in the park between 1 and 4 a.m. that day. Nearby residents with security camera footage showing activity in the area off Portland Avenue not far from County Road 42 are also asked to contact police.

“We are asking anyone who made have heard or saw anything to contact us,” Burnsville Sgt. Lauren Olson said in a statement. “Businesses or residents with security footage that shows activity during this time can help us in our investigation into what happened.”

When asked if the death is considered suspicious, Mike Tracy, a city spokesman, said it was still under investigation and could not provide any additional information.

Police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 952-641-1158.

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