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From ABC News: Two Minnesota state lawmakers were shot in apparent “targeted” incidents on Saturday that left them in grave condition, officials said, and a manhunt is now underway for the gunman.
A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that the victims are state Sen. John Hoffman and state Rep. Melissa Hortman.
Both were shot at their homes and authorities believe the shooter was impersonating law enforcement, the source said.
The two shooting locations were about 8 miles away from each other in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, just north of Minneapolis.
Both Hoffman and Hortman are Democrats. Hortman is the former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
The shootings reportedly happened around 2:00 to 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
At a press conference Saturday morning, officials said Hortman and her husband were both shot and killed.
Hoffman and his wife were also shot, have undergone surgeries at the hospital, and are both still alive at this time.
Police said Hoffman and his wife were shot first, around 2 a.m. In responding to that scene, another call came in from Hortman’s home. When they got to her home at 3:35 a.m., what looked like a police car was in the driveway, and what appeared to be an officer was at the door. When he saw the police, he fired at them, then ran inside the house, and fled out the back door.
Both Hortman and her husband were found dead.
law enforcement officials say they made a proactive check at Rep. Hortman’s home after a lawmaker who lived nearby was shot and found a “police vehicle in the driveway with emergency lights and what appeared to be a police officer at the door coming out of the house.” He was… pic.twitter.com/fNnoRa0Bw9
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 14, 2025
A manhunt is now underway for the suspect, who was impersonating a police officer, wearing a vest, a badge and had a Taser. Police have his car, so he is believed to still be on foot.
Law enforcement official on Hortman shooting: “It was knocking on the door and asking the person to come out. Absolutely impersonating a police officer … we have the suspect’s car. The suspect is on foot.” pic.twitter.com/qV2wqGDhDr
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 14, 2025
Minnesota state senator John Hoffman and Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman were shot in their homes by a gunman impersonating a police officer.
Manhunt underway.
Governor Walz activated the State Emergency Operations Center pic.twitter.com/iT5vQBlO9Z— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) June 14, 2025
Police say the shooting was politically motivated, as they found a manifesto left inside the suspect’s vehicle, with a hit list of multiple other politicians.
Hortman recently broke from her party to vote with Republicans to repeal free healthcare for illegal alien adults. It is undetermined whether that is related to the shootings.
Law enforcement official: “When we did a search of the vehicle, there was a manifesto that identified many lawmakers and other officials.” (The suspect is not in custody at this time.) pic.twitter.com/1yM42Phibz
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 14, 2025
🚨BREAKING: Two Minnesota lawmakers, Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman, along with their spouses, were shot by a man impersonating law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/C2PPTnMpjz
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 14, 2025
This is a developing story…
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The targeted shootings of Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman are deeply disturbing.
Violence is never acceptable.
Praying hard for the victims and all who have been affected.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) June 14, 2025
I am horrified and heartbroken by last night’s attack on two patriotic public servants—Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman. Melissa, John and their entire families are in my prayers today as we await more information. I hope law…
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 14, 2025
This is a stunning act of violence. I’m thankful for all the law enforcement who are responding in real time.
My prayers are with the Hortman and Hoffman families. Both legislators are close friends and devoted to their families and public service.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 14, 2025
Heartbroken over the deaths of Rep Melissa Hortman & her husband Mark, and the critical conditions of Sen John Hoffman & his wife Yvette.
They are more than dear friends, but also some of the greatest public servants I have ever known.
Violence has no place in our democracy. pic.twitter.com/VJ2SR8Q4G6
— Julie Blaha (@julieblaha) June 14, 2025
Political violence is never acceptable in America – period. We hope the perpetrator is held fully accountable under the law, and we pray for a swift recovery for Senator Hoffman, Representative Hortman, and their spouses. https://t.co/3HrrUZ8YXo
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) June 14, 2025
🚨 INSANITY: 2 Minnesota lawmakers SH0T by men dressed as law enforcement.
They are trying to find one of the suspects.
Find them. Violence against politicians is NOT OK. pic.twitter.com/NTqtIfOpo2
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 14, 2025
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