US lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband killed in politically motivated Minnesota shooting

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Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband were killed Saturday in a politically motivated shooting.

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US lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband killed in politically motivated Minnesota shooting ByShweta Kukreti Jun 14, 2025 08:45 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband were killed Saturday in a politically motivated shooting.

Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband were killed Saturday in a politically motivated shooting, confirmed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Melissa Hortman was a prominent DFL politician and former Speaker of the House. (@melissahortman/X)

Two state senators were shot in their houses early Saturday morning, informed mayor of Minnesota earlier in the day.

State Representative Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman were shot. Hoffman's wife was also shot in the targeted shooting, as per Champlin Mayor Ryan Sabas.

A person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press that police think the suspect might have been impersonating a lawbreaker. The individual stated that investigators were still in the early phases of their probe and were still trying to determine the purpose behind the attacks.

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