Tragic Shootings in Minnesota: State Representatives Targeted
In a shocking turn of events early Saturday morning, separate yet connected shootings left a Minnesota state representative and her husband dead and a state senator and his wife injured. These incidents occurred at their residences near Minneapolis and are believed to be politically motivated.
Authorities have disclosed that a suspect, who posed as a police officer, is currently on the run. The first shooting took place at the Brooklyn Park home of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, a former speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark. Both were fatally shot in what Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described as “an unspeakable tragedy” and a “politically motivated assassination” during a news conference.
Just a few miles away, in a separate incident in Champlin, Minnesota, Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife sustained gunshot wounds at their residence. Officials have not yet confirmed the connection between the two events.
This is an unfolding situation. Initial reports might change as more information becomes available. We will prioritize updates from credible sources, including officials and reliable news outlets, as the story develops.
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