Two state lawmakers were shot along with one of the spouses of the lawmakers in “targeted” attacks early Saturday morning, sources tell Alpha News.
Two of those shot are Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park. Both were shot at their homes and police responding to the incidents believe the shooter, or shooters, were posing as a law enforcement officer, according to sources.
DEVELOPING: Multiple sources confirm with Alpha News that DFL Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman were shot at their homes overnight by a person impersonating law enforcement. We’re working on getting more details. pic.twitter.com/XadVwKm9Md
— Alpha News (@AlphaNewsMN) June 14, 2025
Police placed a shelter-in-place alert to areas near the reported shootings, indicating the alert is for a 3-mile radius surrounding the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park.
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Brooklyn Park police issued a shelter in place notice in the surrounding area of that shooting. pic.twitter.com/z0KK4Wd25e— CrimeWatchMpls (@CrimeWatchMpls) June 14, 2025
A number of elected officials have released statements following the reports.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is planning to hold a 9:30 a.m. press conference to provide the public with details as they emerge.
Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement that he has been briefed “on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.”
I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) June 14, 2025
“The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon,” Walz added.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth issued a statement on Saturday morning on the shooting.
“I am shocked and horrified by the evil attack that took place overnight,” Demuth said. “Please lift up in prayer the victims, as well as the law enforcement personnel working to apprehend the perpetrator.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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