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Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Rep. John Hoffman shot (kstp.com)

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Minnesota state senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot at their home in Champlin and Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband in Brooklyn Park were reportedly shot by a gunman impersonating a police officer.

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[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 45 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Apparently her and her husband have died. https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/speaker-emerita-melissa-hortman-husband-killed-rep-john-hoffman-and-wife-also-shot/

Edit looks like the link is the same as yours and the link in your post has updated in the thumbnail.

BREAKING NEWS: Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark have died after they were shot at their home in Brooklyn Park.

[–] Gork@sopuli.xyz 39 points 2 days ago (3 children)

The suspect, according to the alert, is a white man with brown hair wearing black body armor over a blue shirt and blue pants. Authorities are asking residents not to approach the suspect if spotted.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

They are just informing the public that the cops will kill you if your a Democrat and left leaning.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago

Do not approach cops if spotted. Got it.

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Perfect timing to have a chilling effect on protests today. Dude will just be blending in with the pigs. Jfc.

[–] thepenismightier@lemm.ee 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They're asking people to stay home in the entire state...

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 3 points 2 days ago

not that people are necessarily, seems like plenty are still showing up for the protests. but christ i would be constantly looking over my shoulder

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 29 points 2 days ago (1 children)

https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3lrl7qe63qx2h

law enforcement officials say they made a proactive check at Rep. Hortman's home after a lawmaker who lived nearby was shot and found a "police vehicle in the driveway with emergency lights and what appeared to be a police officer at the door coming out of the house." He was actually the gunman.

[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Anybody want to bet that it is in fact a cop?

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Well yeah they let him go. Probably gave him a wave and nod as they did. Also look he had a police car.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

BBC has good coverage.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cvgv4y99n7rt

Suspect fired on police immediately (according to police) and retreated into the home.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

And still got away. Boy believe whatever you want. If a black man even looked at them funny they be dead. Yet you believe he shot at the cops, walk back in the house then gor away?