Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings Suspect
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A manhunt is underway after the fatal shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband overnight. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also injured in what Gov. Tim Walz called "politically motivated" shootings.
John and Yvette Hoffman, who were shot in Minnesota on Saturday, said they were "both incredibly lucky to be alive."
Raleigh native Mark Hortman and wife, lawmaker Melissa Hortman, were fatally shot in a suspected political attack in Minnesota.
A suspect is in custody after Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.
A madman who reportedly pretended to be a police officer shot two state lawmakers in Minnesota in their houses on Saturday ahead of ‘No Kings Day’ protest.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband killed in politically motivated shooting.