BURNSVILLE, MN — A standoff in the parking lot of the Burnsville Costco ended peacefully Thursday morning after 12 hours of negotiations.

The store at Burnhaven and McAndrews was evacuated and authorities asked residents to stay out of the area.

Officers responded to a call around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday reporting an armed, suicidal man in a vehicle , police told KSTP.

We continue to be in contact with the individual. These types of situations take time. We ask that the public continue to remain clear of the area.

— Burnsville Police (@BurnsvillePD) July 26, 2018

BREAKING: Burnsville police say they're negotiating with the man at Costco and hope to have a "peaceful resolution." https://t.co/5j5vM4zX0m pic.twitter.com/9L16qLTRDS

— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 26, 2018

Burnsville Costco is evacuated as police from at least five south-metro agencies respond to report of man with gun in parking lot. https://t.co/1sXLoOObT3 pic.twitter.com/7OPFrG60MO

— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) July 26, 2018

Just after 5 a.m. Thursday, police reported that "the incident has been resolved peacefully." The roads are now open and there is no threat to the community, authorities said.



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