2 Minnesota Democrats shot in 'targeted' attack

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in a politically motivated assassination, and a second lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded.

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Authorities were actively searching for a suspect hours after the targeted killings.

"We must all, in Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence," Walz said at a press conference on Saturday.

"Those responsible for this will be held accountable." The wounded lawmaker was identified as state Senator John Hoffman, a Democrat first elected in 2012. He previously served as vice chair of the Anoka Hennepin School Board, which manages the largest school district in Minnesota. Hoffman is married and has one daughter and represents a district north of Minneapolis.