Senator Klobuchar shared a message reporting that she and John, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds, are recovering from a shooting that tragically killed Melissa Hortman and Mark. Both Klobuchar and John are undergoing extensive surgeries but are improving. Their statement expresses profound grief and condemns the politically motivated violence. The message concludes by rejecting all forms of political hatred.
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were critically injured in a shooting at their home, with Yvette shielding their daughter. The suspect, Vance Boelter, was apprehended and charged after a manhunt. Tragically, State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were also fatally shot in a related attack, prompting Governor Walz to label the violence politically motivated. Boelter’s vehicle, containing a target list and materials linked to anti-government protests, was found abandoned.
Following a two-day manhunt involving nearly 200 law enforcement officers, Vance Boelter, the suspect in the murders of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murders of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, was apprehended. Found armed but unharmed in a field, Boelter is in custody and faces charges related to these politically motivated attacks. Authorities discovered a notebook containing a hit list of additional politicians, including those in neighboring states. The investigation is ongoing, with federal agencies considering further charges.
State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, survived a shooting at their home in which they were hit by 17 bullets; John sustained nine gunshot wounds and Yvette eight. The attack, which also resulted in the deaths of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, was perpetrated by Vance Luther Boelter, who was disguised as a police officer. Boelter, a suspect with a background in security and military training, remains at large, with a nationwide manhunt underway and a $50,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. Authorities believe the attack was politically motivated.
Following credible threats against Texas lawmakers attending an anti-Trump rally, DPS arrested a suspect in La Grange after a traffic stop. The arrest occurred hours after a shooting in Minnesota left two state legislators and their spouses dead. DPS had issued a warning and temporarily evacuated the Texas Capitol. The arrest is being praised by officials and attendees who emphasized the importance of peaceful protest.
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were victims of a late-night shooting at their home, described by Governor Walz as a politically motivated assassination attempt. Yvette Hoffman heroically shielded their daughter from the gunfire, sustaining injuries while protecting her. The attack also resulted in the deaths of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Senator Hoffman and his wife are currently stable, recovering from surgery.
During a large, otherwise peaceful “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City, a shooting injured two individuals—one critically—near 200 South State Street. One suspect was apprehended and hospitalized under police supervision, while two others were also taken into custody. Authorities confirmed no further threat to the public and are investigating the shooting’s motive. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, and both the governor and mayor released statements condemning the violence.
Following a “No Kings” rally in Culpeper, Virginia, Joseph R. Checklick Jr., 21, was arrested for reckless driving after allegedly driving an SUV into a crowd of dispersing protestors. Police confirmed at least one person was struck, though no injuries were immediately reported. Checklick is currently held without bond, pending further investigation and potential additional charges. The Culpeper Police Department is urging any witnesses to contact them.
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a politically motivated shooting at their home, along with an attack on State Senator John Hoffman and his wife at their residence. The gunman, impersonating a police officer, is still at large, prompting a shelter-in-place order and a manhunt. Both shootings occurred early Saturday morning, with authorities responding to the Hoffman residence first and later discovering the Hortmans’ deaths. Lawmakers are currently under protective custody as the investigation continues.
Two Minnesota lawmakers, Representative John Hoffman and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, were victims of a horrific shooting incident, leaving them in grave condition. The attack, described by authorities as a targeted event, has sent shockwaves through the state and sparked a massive manhunt. Early reports indicated that both Hoffman and Hortman, along with Hortman’s husband, had been shot, though updates later confirmed the tragic deaths of Hortman and her husband. The severity of their injuries underscores the intense nature of the attack.
The incident has understandably raised profound concerns about the safety of elected officials. Many are calling for increased security measures for all lawmakers, particularly given the seemingly premeditated nature of the violence.… Continue reading
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