Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed by an individual impersonating a police officer. Hortman was the former speaker of the Minnesota House of

A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.

Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker who was gunned down in what is described as a politically motivated attack, earned degrees at Boston University and Harvard.

Minneapolis — The man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another in what prosecutors have described as a meticulously planned attack, had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states.

The horrifying targeted shooting in Minnesota on 14 June 2025 not only claimed the precious lives of Democrat lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, but it left their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert,

Sophie and Colin Hortman are responding to the fatal shooting of their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.

Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. He appeared in federal court after being charged with murder.

As shooting suspect Vance Boelter faced a judge Monday, friends and loved ones of shooting victims Mark and Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman continue to share tributes."Many times, when something tragic happens,

Live updates: Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect to appear in court on murder charges after huge manhunt Almost 200 law enforcement — including members of 20 regional and local SWAT teams — descended on eastern Sibley County to apprehend suspect Vance Boelter.