Two Minnesota lawmakers faced deadly attacks at their homes early Saturday morning. Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband died after a gunman shot them at their Champlin residence. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife survived gunshot wounds at their Brooklyn Park home. Governor Tim Walz called the violence politically motivated assassination attempts. Police believe one person carried out both attacks.
The shooter dressed like a police officer to trick victims into opening their doors. Chief Mark Bruley said the suspect wore a police vest and badge and drove a fake patrol car with emergency lights. Officers found the fake police vehicle at the first crime scene. The gunman shot at real police officers before running away on foot. Hundreds of officers and SWAT teams search for the suspect across the state.
Brooklyn Park residents must stay inside their homes until police catch the attacker. Officials warn people not to open doors unless two uniformed officers approach together. The FBI joined local police to investigate the shootings. President Trump and other leaders condemned the violence against elected officials. Security increased for other lawmakers who might face similar threats.
The shooter dressed like a police officer to trick victims into opening their doors. Chief Mark Bruley said the suspect wore a police vest and badge and drove a fake patrol car with emergency lights. Officers found the fake police vehicle at the first crime scene. The gunman shot at real police officers before running away on foot. Hundreds of officers and SWAT teams search for the suspect across the state.
Brooklyn Park residents must stay inside their homes until police catch the attacker. Officials warn people not to open doors unless two uniformed officers approach together. The FBI joined local police to investigate the shootings. President Trump and other leaders condemned the violence against elected officials. Security increased for other lawmakers who might face similar threats.
