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US Senator, Rep, Spouses shot dead at Homes

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Minnesota Senator, John Hoffman and State Representative, Melissa Hortman, alongside their spouses, have been reportedly shot dead by men posing as police officers.

The gunmen showed up at their respective homes in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, according to law enforcement officials and local media.

The initial Brooklyn Park Shooting occurred on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the residence of Senator Hoffman, a Democrat who has been a member of the Minnesota Senate since 2013.

Yvette, Hoffman’s wife, was shot thrice, while Hoffman was shot at least twice, according to reports.

The second shooting occurred a few miles South at the residence of State Representative, Hortman, who has been a member of the House since 2005. It happened close to the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park.

In the Minnesota House, she serves as the Democratic leader as well. She was shot along with her husband.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that a U.S senator was beaten, handcuffed by the FBI at press conference on immigration raids.

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Official information regarding the victims’ conditions in the Brooklyn Park Shooting is still unavailable.

Brooklyn Park Police stated that they were searching for a dangerous and armed suspect in several targeted shootings.

“Suspect is white male, brown hair, wearing black body armor over blue shirt and blue pants and may misrepresent himself as law enforcement,” police said.

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota stated that he was being updated on the incidents.

Local law officers and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety were reportedly present at the scene.

“We will share more information soon,” he said on X.