Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.

Vance Boelter is accused of shooting Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and state Sen. John Hoffman in “politically motivated” attacks.

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.

The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected officials to turn down heated rhetoric.

Watch Part 2 of our interview with Patricia Torres Ray, former Minnesota state senator and former colleague of Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.

The company intends to remember the husband of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman for “his intelligence, kindness, and generosity.”

Vance Boelter, 57, is charged with murder after a targeted attack on Minnesota lawmakers. He killed Democratic House leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, while wounding Senator John Hoffman and his wife.

The Minnesota House’s top Democrat helped shepherd a package of liberal initiatives to passage when her party had a narrow majority two years ago. After Democrats lost their majority, she helped broker a deal to keep state government funded and provided a crucial vote to pass it,

SD's legislative and executive leaders have issued statements in response to an early morning shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark are being mourned after being fatally shot at their home overnight Saturday, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in a shooting at their home.