Minnesota Senator, Wife Wounded in Political Shooting Attempt

Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were critically wounded in a politically motivated assassination attempt when a gunman dressed as a police officer entered their home and fired multiple shots. Yvette Hoffman heroically shielded their daughter, Hope, protecting her from harm during the attack, while both she and Senator Hoffman were rushed to surgery and are now in stable condition. The suspect, Vance Boelter, also targeted and fatally shot Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband at their residence. Authorities found a manifesto in a fake police vehicle connected to the suspect, naming multiple lawmakers, prompting security alerts for other state officials. Governor Tim Walz described the incident as an act of political terrorism and expressed cautious optimism about the Hoffmans' recovery. Police continue to investigate the shootings and have urged vigilance amid ongoing threats to public officials.