Early Saturday morning, the homes of Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman and House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman were reportedly hit by targeted gunfire, triggering urgent responses from local authorities and state officials.
Targeted Shootings at Homes of Minnesota Lawmakers Raise Alarm
Targeted Shootings at Homes of Minnesota Lawmakers Raise Alarm
Two state lawmakers in Minnesota become victims of early morning shootings, sparking major concerns about safety in the area.
Authorities in Champlin and Brooklyn Park are investigating the incidents and have issued a shelter-in-place order in a three-mile vicinity, urging residents to take precautions amid reports of an impersonator posing as a law enforcement officer.
The shooting incidents, which are believed to be specifically targeting the lawmakers, come amid rising concerns about gun violence in the U.S. and have elicited statements of alarm from Governor Tim Walz, who is closely monitoring the situation.
Residents within the affected areas have been advised not to respond to door knocks unless they can verify the presence of two officers. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities ramp up security measures in light of these harrowing events.
The shooting incidents, which are believed to be specifically targeting the lawmakers, come amid rising concerns about gun violence in the U.S. and have elicited statements of alarm from Governor Tim Walz, who is closely monitoring the situation.
Residents within the affected areas have been advised not to respond to door knocks unless they can verify the presence of two officers. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities ramp up security measures in light of these harrowing events.
