Minnesota's state emergency operations center is now active following reports of what Governor Tim Walz says were targeted shootings Saturday morning in Brooklyn Park and Champlin that has left at least two dead and more seriously injured.
A shelter in place remains in effect near Edinburgh Golf Course while Brooklyn Park police are looking for a suspect who they say is armed and dangerous.
Governor Tim Walz says the shootings happened at the homes of two separate state lawmakers. They are DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (Brooklyn Park) and DFL Sen. John Hoffman (Champlin). Hortman and her husband are now reported to have died. Walz says Hoffman and his wife are expected to survive.
The condition of the two is unknown at this time. There are also reports of multiple victims at both locations.
"I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park," Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post. "The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon."
The governor also said he's activated the State Emergency Operations Center.
"I am shocked and horrified by the evil attack that took place overnight," Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth (Cold Spring) said in a statement. "Please lift up in prayer the victims, as well as the law enforcement personnel working to apprehend the perpetrator."
The person police are looking for is described as a white man with brown hair wearing black body armor over a blue shirt and blue pants. He may be impersonating law enforcement officer.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the following statement from President Donald Trump:
"I have been briefed on the terrible shooting that took place in Minnesota, which appears to be a targeted attack against State Lawmakers. 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!"
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