Two Minnesota state legislators were targeted in what could be a targeted attack overnight. The suspect, dressed as a police officer, shot State Senator John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman and their spouses last night; Hortman was formerly the speaker of the Minnesota State House.
BREAKING: Sources telling me two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot overnight by someone impersonating a police officer. Manhunt underway in Brooklyn Park area. Sen. John Hoffman and Rep Melissa Hortman.
— Karen Scullin FOX9 (@kscullinfox9) June 14, 2025
CHAMPLIN, Minn. (AP) — Official says two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes in what the governor is calling a targeted attack.
— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) June 14, 2025
Mr. Hoffman and his wife have undergone surgery and are expected to survive. Ms. Hortman and her husband were killed in the attack. Hortman recently voted to end health care benefits for illegals (via Star Tribune):
Melissa Hortman, the top Democratic leader in the Minnesota House, was shot and killed along with her husband by a gunman on Saturday morning.
My good friend and colleague, Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, were shot and killed early this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination," Walz said later Saturday morning at a news conference. “Our state has lost a great leader and I lost the dearest of friends.”
🚨 BREAKING: A suspect impersonating law enforcement has shot elected officials in Minnesota at their homes.
— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) June 14, 2025
If you’re an elected official—DO NOT open your door without confirming through your local dispatch for anyone.
Manhunt ongoing. Pray for Minnesota. 💔🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/xKANgMRGhM
With much sadness, we can now confirm that DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband have passed away after being targeted at their home.
— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) June 14, 2025
Pray for Minnesota.
Pray for America.
Pray for peace.
Political violence is NEVER acceptable. pic.twitter.com/dq8GDsaw0Z
A shelter-in-place order was issued earlier this morning.
“Residents are told not to approach the suspect and to call 911. Authorities are also telling people in the area not to answer their door for a police officer unless it's two officers together, or call 911 to confirm the identity of the officer at your door,” reported Fox 9 KSMP.
It’s absolutely tragic and senseless—prayers for the entire Hortman family.
