MINNESOTA — Two state lawmakers were shot in an apparent “targeted” incident on Saturday, officials said. Their conditions are grave.
A source with knowledge of the situation informs ABC News that the victims of the shooting include state Sen. John Hoffman from Champlin and state Rep. Melissa Hortman from Brooklyn Park. Both were attacked at their residences, and it is believed that the shooter was posing as a law enforcement officer, according to the source.
The incidents occurred early Saturday morning in Champlin, Minnesota, and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, which are about 8 miles apart, situated just north of Minneapolis.
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman are shown in these undated file photos.
AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File / Minnesota House of Representatives | Minnesota Senate
“I’ve been updated this morning on an active situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park,” Gov. Tim Walz mentioned in a social media update. “The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on-site. Further details will be provided soon.”
Walz said he’s activated the State Emergency Operations Center.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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