Minnesota, John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, following what officials are calling the "politically motivated" shootings of DFL Rep.
The couple sustained injuries in the shooting, while Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were murdered
Here's what we know so far about the timeline of events on Saturday: According to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans, State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot when a man impersonating a police officer showed up to their house in Champlin.
Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting deaths of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.