Tragic Shooting of Minnesota Lawmakers Highlights Targeted Political Violence
In a shocking incident of targeted political violence, Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in their home, while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and seriously injured. Reports indicate that the assailant posed as law enforcement to carry out the attack. Governor Tim Walz has condemned the politically motivated shooting, which has led to an extensive manhunt for the suspect. The tragic events have prompted warnings from police for residents to shelter in place and have raised alarms about safety for public officials, leading to the cancellation of community events. Investigations are ongoing as authorities are working to apprehend the suspect responsible for this heinous crime.
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