Brooklyn Park and Champlin shootings
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The City of Brooklyn Park has sent out photos of the suspected gunman - who has been identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter - asking people to be on the lookout for him.
A madman who reportedly pretended to be a police officer shot two state lawmakers in Minnesota in their houses on Saturday ahead of ‘No Kings Day’ protest.
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (KFGO) – Minnesota State Rep. Mellissa Hortman was shot and killed early Saturday morning, Gov. Tim Walz said. Her husband was also killed by the unidentified gunman. The shooter is still at large.
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and her husband have been killed after multiple "targeted shootings” involving local lawmakers early Saturday morning. Sen. John Hoffman (DFL-Champli
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife early Saturday morning. Hortman was shot in Brooklyn Park.
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Brooklyn Park's EDA will hold sessions on June 16, 2025, to discuss economic development, with details available online and resources provided by CCX Media for those who cannot attend.
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed at their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot and injured at their home in nearby Champlin.
A serious situation Saturday morning is unfolding after a man impersonating law enforcement opened fire in two "targeted" shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, with his targets reportedly Sen. John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) and Minnesota House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman, who lives in Brooklyn Park.