Four people were arrested Friday evening after fights erupted following a graduation ceremony at Burnsville High School, authorities said.
Burnsville police said the fights were reported at 8:30 p.m., about 30 minutes after the ceremony at Bob Pates Stadium near Hwy. 13 and Portland Avenue.
Police heard gunshots at the scene, but no one was injured, authorities said.
On Saturday, authorities said a firearm was recovered at the scene.
Each for the four people under arrest was 18 years old and remained jailed Saturday, authorities said. The Minnesota Star Tribune generally does not name suspects until they are charged.
“We’re deeply saddened that this took place following what had been a joyous celebration with our graduates and their families,” Theresa Battle, superintendent of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, said in a statement.
“We’re grateful that no one was injured and for the immediate response of Burnsville police and other law enforcement agencies to the scene.”
Last Saturday, two people were shot outside 3M Arena at Mariucci at the University of Minnesota following Wayzata High School’s graduation. A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree assault, along with illegal gun possession.
