Two DFL state lawmakers, Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman, were shot in targeted attacks at their homes.
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — KARE 11 has learned that two DFL state lawmakers were shot along with their spouses in “targeted” attacks, officials said.
Gov. Tim Walz said State Rep. and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park and her husband, Mark, were killed. He said State Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times and are recovering.
Both couples were shot at their homes and police believe the shooter was posing as a law enforcement officer.
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