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US Senator John Hoffman and House Representative Melissa Hortman – both Democrats – were reportedly shot inside their homes by a suspect disguised as a police officer.
US Rep. Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman. (Credit: X)
Two US lawmakers – Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman – as well as their spouses, were shot in overnight shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn, according to several reports. Their condition is currently unknown.
Sources told Fox News that the suspect was someone impersonating a police officer. Hortman, a Democrat from Brooklyn Park, represents District 34B. Hoffman, a Democrat from Champlin, represents Senate District 34. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known, and authorities have yet to confirm that the lawmakers were the victims of the attack.
Authorities are on high alert as an emergency response has been activated in Minnesota following the shootings. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took to X, saying, “I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.”
I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) June 14, 2025
In a later post, Walz said, “I’ve activated the State Emergency Operations Center. Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.”
A shelter-in-place alert was sent at 5:30 am by the Brooklyn Park Police Department for a 3-mile radius around the Edinburgh Golf Course. Police say they are looking for an armed suspect – a white man with brown hair wearing black armour over a blue shirt and blue pants – and he may be impersonating law enforcement.
Mounds View Mayor Zach Lindstrom said, “I’m just learning of the events that took place last night due to getting a safety alert for elected officials. I never thought we’d be here. My prayers are with the Hortman, and Hoffman families. I hope everyone comes out of this okay. I cannot emphasise enough that this is not okay. Any type of violence against elected officials is not okay.”
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More
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