Two Minnesota state lawmakers shot, one has died. Trump issued a statement condemning the attack
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the attack was "politically motivated." President Trump issued a statement on the attack saying, "Such horrific violence will not be tolerated."
Authorities at the scene of one of the shootings
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman -- both Democrats -- and their spouses were shot in their homes.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Hortman and her husband were killed, ABC News reported. Hoffman and his wife, according to Walz, are expected to survive the politically motivated shooting.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted a statement from President Donald Trump on X stating that he has been briefed on the shooting.
"Our Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and the FBI are investigating the situation, and they will be prosecuting anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law. Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place!" Trump said in the statement.
The suspect was reportedly impersonating a police officer when the shootings occurred.
Police are in pursuit of the man, who is described as white with brown hair and wearing black body armor, according to KSTP.
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