Minnesota Lawmakers Assassinated in Apparent Politically Motivated Attack
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.
John Q. Hosedrinker