Senator John Hoffman and state representative Melissa Hortman shot.
Brooklyn: Two MPs have been shot in their home in Minnesota, USA. Officials say two Minnesota MPs were shot in their homes, which the governor has described as a targeted attack. A Minesota mayor said that on Saturday morning, Senator and State Representatives were shot in their homes. The families of both have also been targeted in this firing. Champlin’s Mayor Ryan Sabas said that the state’s senator John Hoffman and state representative Melissa Hortman were shot. In this, Hoffman’s wife has also been shot. In addition, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said that former house speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered in a politically motivated firing.
Investigation of case continues
A person acquainted with the case told the news agency Associated Press that investigators believe that the suspect came as a law enforcement officer. The person said that investigators are still working to find out the purpose of the attacks and are still in the initial stage of investigation. Governor Tim Walz said that the targeted firing was done.
Officer on alert
After this incident, emergency response has been activated in Minnesota, USA. Apart from this, all the officers have been kept on high alert. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said on X, “I have been informed about the situation related to target firing in Champeline and Brooklyn Park this morning.” In the post on X, Walz said, “I have activated the State Emergency Operation Center. Local Law Information in Champeline and Brooklyn Park has all the resources of Minnesota state. We are closely monitoring the situation and will soon share more information.” (Input-AP)
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