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Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot at their home near Minneapolis on Saturday. Hortman was a Democratic Party leader in the Minnesota House and served as the speaker until early this year. Here's a thread of what we know so far: 🧵

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The couple was found by police and taken to a hospital, where they underwent surgery for gunshot wounds. "We’re cautiously optimistic that they will continue to improve,” Evans said. wapo.st/45oghqY

wapo.stLive updates: Minnesota Democratic leader killed in ‘politically motivated’ shooting, governor saysMinnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her spouse were killed, while state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife were injured, in targeted attacks, police said
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Brooklyn Park police responding to the shooting at the Hortman home found the gunman and exchanged gunfire with them, Evans said. The gunman then retreated into the Hortman residence and fled through the back of the house. wapo.st/45oghqY

wapo.stLive updates: Minnesota Democratic leader killed in ‘politically motivated’ shooting, governor saysMinnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her spouse were killed, while state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife were injured, in targeted attacks, police said

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Authorities said there is an extensive manhunt underway involving the FBI and state agencies. Residents in Brooklyn Park remain under a shelter-in-place order, which went out early Saturday. wapo.st/45oghqY

wapo.stLive updates: Minnesota Democratic leader killed in ‘politically motivated’ shooting, governor saysMinnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her spouse were killed, while state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife were injured, in targeted attacks, police said
frenchfryguy.bsky.social
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Do we get a description of the terrorist? Seems like when right wing terrorism happens informing the public about the threat is never at the top of the priority list. we have his manifesto and kill list but not a description despite exchanging fire w officers? 🙄

Timbricius 🇧🇷
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That is what happens when midia owners say that Justice is wrong to protect people against extremist speeches and fascism. Now there is people that truly believe that there is an enemy of freedom that must be terminated, whatever means it takes. Congratulations!

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The “No Kings” organizers in Minnesota have canceled a rally planned in northeast Minneapolis “due to a shelter-in-place order and ongoing safety concerns.” Other area events appeared to remain on track. Follow live updates: wapo.st/45oghqY

wapo.stLive updates: Minnesota Democratic leader killed in ‘politically motivated’ shooting, governor saysMinnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her spouse were killed, while state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife were injured, in targeted attacks, police said
Ricig
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Cancelling was a mistake. That’s exactly what the idiot MAGA shooter wanted. Find him and execute him. That’s what he voted for: The death penalty.

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Authorities have named Vance Boelter as a suspect in the shootings. Investigators are looking into his apparent connection to a private security company, saying it would have given him “familiarity … with some of the tactics” used in the attack.

washingtonpost.comLive updates: At-large suspect identified in targeted shooting of Minnesota lawmakersMinnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her spouse were fatally shot, while state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife were wounded, police said