Two Democratic lawmakers from Minnesota, Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, along with their spouses, were victims of a shooting by an impersonator posing as a police officer. The incident occurred early Saturday morning in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, causing shock and concern in the community.

Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband tragically lost their lives in this politically motivated attack, as reported by AP. Senator Hoffman and his wife sustained multiple gunshot wounds, with reports indicating they were shot five or six times each. While Senator Hoffman is in stable condition, the condition of his wife remains unknown. Additionally, their dog was also injured in the shooting. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has confirmed the death of Representative Hortman in a recent statement.

This tragic event took place shortly after another Democratic Senator, Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed from a press conference by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during protests against Donald Trump's immigration policies in Los Angeles.

Reports suggest that both Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in what is believed to be a politically motivated attack, while John Hoffman and his wife are currently recovering from surgery with doctors expressing hope for their recovery.

Authorities are actively searching for the suspect responsible for the targeted shootings. Descriptions indicate that the suspect is a white man with brown hair, wearing black body armor over a blue shirt and blue pants, and possibly impersonating law enforcement. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, prompting a widespread manhunt by law enforcement.