Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman shot at their homes

UPDATE: Minnesota Senator John Hoffman (D) and State Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) have been shot at their homes. Condition unknown. Their spouses were shot as well, according to FOX 9. Details soon.

At least 3 people have been shot at the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin in Minnesota, prompting a shelter-in-place in the area, according to law enforcement sources. The suspect is dressed like a police officer and is still at large.

The first shooting happened just after 2 a.m. on Saturday at the Champlin home of State Senator John Hoffman, a Democrat who has served in the Minnesota Senate since 2013. Two people – a man and a woman – suffered multiple gunshot wounds but their identities have not been confirmed.

A second shooting happened at a home a few miles south, near the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park. It’s the home of another Democratic lawmaker, believed to be a state representative who we are not yet naming. One person was shot multiple times.

Brooklyn Park and Champlin are both north of Minneapolis.

“Police are looking for a suspect in multiple targeted shootings who is armed and dangerous,” Brooklyn Park Police said in an emergency alert sent to residents at 5:30 a.m. “Suspect is white male, brown hair, wearing black body armor over blue shirt and blue pants and may misrepresent himself as law enforcement.”

A second emergency alert sent at 7 a.m. confirmed that the suspect is dressed like a police officer. “Do not approach and do not answer door unless two officers approach together. Call 911 to verify officer identity first,” it said.

A shelter in place order has been issued for people in a 3 mile radius of Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park. Anyone who sees the suspect is urged to call 911 immediately. He’s armed and should not be approached.

Except for the emergency alert, police have yet to comment on the shootings, and it’s not possible to confirm whether state lawmakers are among the victims.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he was being briefed about the shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. “The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon,” he said on X.

In a statement, the City of Brooklyn Park said “Walk the Park,” an event which was scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, would likely be impacted by the shelter-in-place. “We are asking that all residents and community members remain inside until further notice,” the statement said.

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