2 Minnesota Lawmakers Shot
Manhunt Underway for Gunman
… State Rep & Husband Killed
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Two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers were shot in what law enforcement say were “targeted” attacks early Saturday — with one being killed in the politically charged attack.
State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home, Governor Tim Waltz announced during an ongoing press conference. Police had contact with the suspect — exchanging gunfire before his escape.
Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot multiple times, but survived. They were rushed into emergency surgery, and are now recovering.
Waltz condemned the shooting as “targeted political violence.
Authorities say they were attacked at their respective homes in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota by a deranged gunman impersonating a police officer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the State Emergency Operations Center and is expected to hold a press briefing.
A reported alert sent by police say the suspect is armed and dangerous … adding “Suspect is white male, brown hair, wearing black body armor over blue shirt and blue pants and may misrepresent himself as law enforcement.”
This is a developing story ….
