Two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses were victims of targeted home shootings early Saturday in what authorities call coordinated attacks. Democratic representatives Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, along with their spouses, were ambushed in separate incidents just 15 km apart near Minneapolis.
Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in Brooklyn Park, while Hoffman and his wife sustained multiple gunshot wounds at their residence. Police confirmed the attacks are linked but haven’t disclosed motives. 🏡🔍
The incidents have sparked urgent debates about politician safety and rising political tensions in the U.S. Midwest. “This is a dark day for democracy,” said a local official, echoing concerns nationwide.
Investigations are ongoing, with federal agencies joining the case. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 📱💡
