Minnesota’s Melissa Hortman Killed, Sen. John Hoffman Injured in Political Attack

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Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman has been killed in a targeted political attack, which also left State Sen. John Hoffman wounded. The suspect in the shootings is 57-years-old and is currently being sought by authorities. The Governor of Minnesota, Gov. Walz, has classified the shootings as politically motivated.

Minnesota Politicians Targeted in Shootings: What We Know

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot while State Senator John Hoffman was injured in ‘targeted political violence’.

A 57-year-old suspect is currently being sought for the shootings targeting Minnesota state lawmakers.

Governor Walz has labelled the assault on Rep. Hortman, her husband, Sen. Hoffman, and his wife as politically motivated shooting.

Click here for more information on the lawmakers who were shot.

Find out more about Vance Boelter, the suspect in the assassination of the Democratic lawmakers.

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