Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'
abcnews.go.com
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.

Police are investigating two shootings targeting elected officials in Minnesota that could possibly be connected, officials said.

  • gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world
    21·
    2 days ago

    A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that two of those shot are state Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and state Rep. Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park

    Why these two? I did a search for recent news articles about them and nothing notable jumped out at me, but hitting two Democratic state lawmakers feels too coincidental to just be dumb spree killing.

    • liran@lemmy.world
      15·
      2 days ago

      They’re decently active and notable in state news. I hear their names on local news more than the rep from our district. They’re also decently close to each other, viable to hit both in a short period of time

    • Boddhisatva@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      2 days ago

      I imagine that it was a matter of opportunity. They were within 8 miles of each other. If and when they catch the suspect, it’ll probably turn out that he lives in the area.

    • Hasherm0n@lemmy.world
      6·
      2 days ago

      Towards the end of the article it’s also mentioned a list of politicians was found in the shooters car. The names of both politicians he shot were among the names on the list.