Posted June 14Jun 14 https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/speaker-emerita-melissa-hortman-husband-killed-john-hoffman-and-wife-also-shot/Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed Saturday morning at their home in Brooklyn Park in what Gov. Tim Walz called a "politically motivated assassination.”During a news conference Saturday morning, the governor also confirmed that DFL State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot multiple times at their home in Champlin. They were both out of surgery, and Walz said he was "cautiously optimistic” about their chances of survival."Our state lost a great leader, and I lost the dearest of friends. Speaker Hortman was someone who served the state of Minnesota with grace, compassion, humor and a sense of service,” Walz said. "She was a formidable public servant, a fixture and a giant in Minnesota. She woke up every day determined to make this state a better place. She is irreplaceable and will be missed by so many.”Authorities say both lawmakers and their spouses were shot by a gunman impersonating a police officer. A manhunt is underway in Brooklyn Park for the person responsible.Hortman was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2004, and she served as House speaker from 2019 to 2025. She and her husband are survived by their two children.GOP Rep. Lisa Demuth of Cold Spring succeeded her as House speaker during the 2025 legislative session under a power-sharing agreement in a tied chamber. In a written statement, she condemned the attack on her colleague."I am horrified by the evil attack that took place overnight, and heartbroken beyond words by the loss of Speaker-Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark,” Demuth said. "With the law enforcement response ongoing and details still emerging, I will simply ask all Minnesotans to please lift up in prayer the victims of this horrific attack, as well as the law enforcement personnel still working to apprehend the perpetrator.” Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that all other Minnesota state lawmakers are under protective custody in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement jurisdictions.
June 14Jun 14 Author ABC NewsMinnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. Joh...A manhunt is now underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer.A Minnesota state representative and her husband were shot and killed, and a state senator and his wife were shot and wounded in an "act of targeted political violence" at their homes early Saturday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said.A manhunt is now underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer, authorities said.
June 14Jun 14 And the reptards are already starting with the "they voted against their own party so they deserved to be killed” crap.
June 14Jun 14 He was a registered Republican who was twice appointed to a post by 2 Democrat governors. He shot 2 Democrats, who recently sided with Republicans on a controversial bill. He had a bunch of No Kings flyers in his car, but also a hit list that included abortion providers. Everyone seems certain they know exactly why he did what he did though. Amazing.
June 14Jun 14 1 minute ago, The_Omega said:He was a registered Republican who was twice appointed to a post by 2 Democrat governors. He shot 2 Democrats, who recently sided with Republicans on a controversial bill. He had a bunch of No Kings flyers in his car, but also a hit list that included abortion providers. Everyone seems certain they know exactly why he did what he did though. Amazing.whatever side you’re on then he was on the other side.
June 14Jun 14 31 minutes ago, iladelphxx said:Welp.14 minutes ago, The_Omega said:He was a registered Republican who was twice appointed to a post by 2 Democrat governors. He shot 2 Democrats, who recently sided with Republicans on a controversial bill. He had a bunch of No Kings flyers in his car, but also a hit list that included abortion providers. Everyone seems certain they know exactly why he did what he did though. Amazing.He was a Republican appointed to a non-partisan board by a Democrat governor. Yes, that's normal. It's not suspicious. Normal leaders don't do loyalty and MAGA purity tests. You're telling on yourselves.His manifesto clearly outlines elected Democrat officials and pro-life advocates as targets. But don't let that get in the way of your MAGA cult programming.
June 14Jun 14 Author No matter how hard MAGAts will try to spin this; it's plainly obvious this is another act from a long list of vile acts committed by a right wing terrorist
June 14Jun 14 42 minutes ago, mayanh8 said:He was a Republican appointed to a non-partisan board by a Democrat governor.Yes, that's normal. It's not suspicious. Normal leaders don't do loyalty and MAGA purity tests. You're telling on yourselves.His manifesto clearly outlines elected Democrat officials and pro-life advocates as targets. But don't let that get in the way of your MAGA cult programming.Pro-life?
June 14Jun 14 1 hour ago, iladelphxx said:Welp.Which means nothing. Dude dressed as a cop to gain trust form his victims. Probably was targeting no kings protesters too. Was targeting pro choice advocates.
June 14Jun 14 11 minutes ago, BBE said:Pro-life?A law enforcement official briefed on the matter told CNN law enforcement found a hit list in the Minnesota suspect’s car that contained nearly 70 names. The names included abortion providers, pro-abortion advocates, and lawmakers in Minnesota and in other states, the official added.
June 14Jun 14 1 hour ago, Dave Moss said:whatever side you’re on then he was on the other side.Interesting tactic similar to Shapiro's attack. Get them at home has been getting bolder and bolder.
June 14Jun 14 8 minutes ago, lynched1 said:Interesting tactic similar to Shapiro's attack. Get them at home has been getting bolder and bolder.Trump hasn’t exactly discouraged it. He made jokes about the guy who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer. It’s all a big joke to you folks.
June 14Jun 14 12 minutes ago, Dave Moss said:Trump hasn’t exactly discouraged it. He made jokes about the guy who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer. It’s all a big joke to you folks.Or his lackey saying Newsome should be tarred and feathered
June 14Jun 14 https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/s/nCKcdlpmO0Local news in Minneapolis reporting the shooter's best friend since 14 says Boelter voted for Trump and was a strong supporter.He also said after learning of the assassination he had no clue Boelter was interested in local or state politics. Yes, he actually said that.
June 14Jun 14 Clearly a right wing nut job. (Cue the mental health angle)He had No Kings protest information because he planned to target them. The protests were cancelled out of an abundance of caution. Won't stop right wing media from leading with "walz appointment," nor will it stop right wingers from lapping it up or claiming "we need more information" now that they've flooded the zone with enough ish to allow disingenuous Trumpbots to deflect and deny.
June 14Jun 14 2 hours ago, Dave Moss said:It’s all a big joke to you folks.And you folks are overly sensitive, by a lot. How's that working out?
June 15Jun 15 18 minutes ago, lynched1 said:And you folks are overly sensitive, by a lot. How's that working out?I’m fine
June 15Jun 15 20 hours ago, iladelphxx said:Welp.Do you ever get tired of being wrong?When asked about political affiliation, Carlson said Boelter was a strong supporter of President Donald Trump
June 15Jun 15 32 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:Even though he's probably one of the worst human beings I know of, Trump is remarkably on-brand 100% of the time. There's never any moment where you truly expect him to show some human level of compassion or moral compass. He never defies negative expectations or exhibits any human/emotional depth. I struggle to think of a single redeeming quality that he posesses.
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