Minnesota Lawmakers Targeted in Deadly Shootings

Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in a targeted shooting at their Brooklyn Park home, while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in a related attack in Champlin. The suspect, Vance Boelter, wore police-style gear, used firearms, and possessed a list of other public officials, prompting a statewide manhunt and a $500,000 FBI reward for information. Governor Tim Walz ordered flags at half-staff across Minnesota, and urged residents to honor Hortman's legacy. The incident drew bipartisan mourning and tributes to Hortman's legislative achievements. South Dakota's governor also expressed solidarity, calling for an end to political violence. The shootings have raised concerns about the safety of public officials in Minnesota.