US EditionSuspect in ‘Politically Motivated Assassination’ of Minnesota Democratic House Leader Identified, Officials Say
- On early Saturday, June 14, in Minnesota, Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, while another lawmaker and spouse were wounded in separate shootings.
- The shootings appeared politically motivated, involving a suspect posing as law enforcement, amid rising partisan tensions in the state.
- Authorities launched an extensive manhunt with the FBI and state agencies, issued a shelter-in-place for Brooklyn Park residents, and the suspect escaped after gunfire with police.
- President Trump was briefed and vowed that anyone involved will be prosecuted fully, while Minnesota leaders like Ken Martin and Amy Klobuchar honored Hortman’s public service.
- The attacks triggered widespread shock across parties, highlighting concerns about lawmaker safety and prompting calls to end political violence in Minnesota.
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