Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings Suspect
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Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, State Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses were all shot early Saturday in targeted attacks.
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.
Investigators found a cowboy hat near the vehicle and were working to determine whether it belongs to Boelter.
John and Yvette Hoffman, who were shot in Minnesota on Friday, said they were "both incredibly lucky to be alive."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, following what officials are calling the "politically motivated" shootings of DFL Rep.
The Minnesota Vikings have released a statement on the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hordman and her husband, Mark.
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and State Sen. John Hoffman, who were targeted by a shooter on Saturday, were longtime members of Minnesota's state legislature.
Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker who was gunned down in what is described as a politically motivated attack, earned degrees at Boston University and Harvard.