Minnesota Lawmakers Targeted in Deadly Shootings

Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were seriously injured in a related shooting, both believed to be politically motivated attacks targeting Democratic lawmakers. The suspect, who remains at large after fleeing on foot following an exchange of gunfire with police, impersonated law enforcement to access the victims' homes. Authorities discovered 'No Kings' flyers and writings referencing lawmakers in the suspect's vehicle, linking him to nationwide anti-Trump protests planned for the same day. Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota State Patrol have urged the public to avoid political gatherings, resulting in the cancellation of 'No Kings' demonstrations and a shelter-in-place advisory for residents in affected areas. President Trump has stated that federal authorities will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The shootings are under investigation, with officials characterizing them as targeted political violence.