Two MN Lawmakers Shot in Their Homes

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26. TWO different locations** Both close to Mpls but still a drive between the two........

I used to live in Mpls --so know the area somewhat.
We used to go boating on the Mississippi near Champlin
So horrible for this to happen.



Breaking News
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman shot at their homes
https://bnonews.com/index.php/2025/06/minnesota-hoffman-hortman-shooting/
Published on June 14, 2025

By BNO News
Melissa Hortman (D) and John Hoffman (D)

Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and State Representative Melissa Hortman, along with their spouses, have been shot by men dressed as police officers who showed up at their homes in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, according to law enforcement sources and local media.

The first shooting happened just after 2 a.m. on Saturday at the Champlin home of State Senator John Hoffman, a Democrat who has served in the Minnesota Senate since 2013. Hoffman suffered at least two gunshot wounds while his wife Yvette was shot three times.

A second shooting happened a few miles south, near the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park, at the home of State Representative Melissa Hortman, who has served in the House since 2005. She’s also the Democratic leader in the Minnesota House. Both Hortman and her husband Mark were shot.

There is currently no official word on the conditions of the victims.


“Police are looking for a suspect in multiple targeted shootings who is armed and dangerous,” Brooklyn Park Police said in an emergency alert sent to residents at 5:30 a.m. “Suspect is white male, brown hair, wearing black body armor over blue shirt and blue pants and may misrepresent himself as law enforcement.”

A second emergency alert sent at 7 a.m. confirmed that the suspect is dressed like a police officer. “Do not approach and do not answer door unless two officers approach together. Call 911 to verify officer identity first,” it said.....................