Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Suspect Identified
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The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker is the first deadly attack against a politician in the state in more than three decades.
Mike Lee (R-Utah) is facing scrutiny over new social media posts tied to the Minnesota suspect in the deadly shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers over the weekend. While the man suspected of killing a lawmaker and wounding another remained on the run,
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, who were both shot in their home by the suspect who is believed to have later killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband, Mark, in a “politically motivated assassination” on Saturday, shared an update on their condition, noting they were “both incredibly lucky to be alive.”
Melissa Hortman and her husband died in the Minnesota shootings. John Hoffman and his wife were seriously wounded. Here's what we know.
U.S. Capitol Police increased security for Klobuchar and Smith following the attacks, which occurred early Saturday morning. Minnesota's entire congressional delegation, both Republicans and Democrats, released a joint statement condemning the killings.
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Chandler Lutz has more on the reaction to the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses over the weekend.
Suspect's vehicle found in Sibley County as search intensifies for Vance Luther Boelter, wanted in connection with fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers in targeted attack.
"Hi everyone! I’m looking to get back into the U.S. Food Industry and I'm pretty open to positions," Boelter wrote on LinkedIn last month.