Minnesota Lawmaker Killed in Political Shooting Spree

A politically motivated attack in Minnesota left State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously wounded after they were shot in their homes by a suspect impersonating a police officer. Authorities found a manifesto in the suspect's fake police SUV, listing nearly 70 lawmakers, abortion providers, and public officials as potential targets, leading to heightened security alerts. The attacker, identified in some reports as Vance Luther Bolter, used a convincing police disguise and a vehicle with emergency lights to access the victims' homes before fleeing on foot after a shootout with officers. Governor Tim Walz labeled the shootings as a 'politically motivated assassination,' and a shelter-in-place order was issued as the manhunt continued. Both Hoffman and his wife are now recovering, the FBI has joined the investigation, and the motive is still under review. The incident has deeply impacted Minnesota's political leadership and intensified national debate on political violence.