Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings Suspect
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A Minnesota state lawmaker was assassinated in an allegedly "politically motivated" attack on Saturday. Utah leaders said there has been an uptick of verbal threats against lawmakers in the state. Utah officials of both parties condemned divisive rhetoric that can lead to political violence.
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.
Less than 12 hours before a gunman wearing an eerie disguise showed up at the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers Saturday, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill to conceal the home addresses of elected officials and candidates for public office.
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.
Colorado politicians condemn politically motivated violence following the shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.
Federal officials described new details about the actions of a man accused in assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker, along with federal charges against him.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is holding a news conference on the search for Vance Boelter from the State Emergency Operations Center in Blaine
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens responds to political violence in Minnesota with a message of solidarity and commitment to safety for elected officials and the community.
A man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.