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Minnesota Political Violence: State Deputy Killed,Senator wounded in Targeted attacks
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A wave of political violence has struck Minnesota, leaving a state deputy dead and a state senator and his wife injured in what authorities are calling targeted attacks.State Deputy melissa Hortman was killed, while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife are recovering from surgery after being shot multiple times [[ref]]. The suspect,Vance Boelter,remains at large,prompting a large-scale manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Details of the Attacks
The attacks unfolded early Saturday morning. police were first alerted around 2:00 AM local time,responding to reports of a shooting at Senator Hoffman’s residence. upon arrival, they provided first aid before the couple was transported to a local hospital [[ref]].
While investigating the Hoffman shooting, police conducted a welfare check at deputy Hortman’s home around 3:35 AM. There, they encountered a person dressed as a police officer near a vehicle with flashing emergency lights. An exchange of gunfire ensued before the suspect fled the scene.
Did You Know? Political violence and threats against elected officials have been on the rise in recent years, creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
