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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBreaking: Two Democratic State Legislators in MN shot
Two Minnesota state lawmakers were shot in apparent "targeted" incidents on Saturday that left them in grave condition, officials said, and a manhunt is now underway for the gunman.
A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that the victims are state Sen. John Hoffman and state Rep. Melissa Hortman.
Both were shot at their homes and authorities believe the shooter was impersonating law enforcement, the source said.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/2-minnesota-lawmakers-shot-targeted-132246874.html
My additional words: The shooter was dressed like a cop.
The location are not far from Anoka, where a "No More Kings" protest was scheduled. That has been canceled, according to a phone call from my wife, who was there in Anoka to participate. She is coming home.
chouchou
(2,738 posts)MineralMan
(150,521 posts)I recognize one of the names. There is an ongoing hunt for the shooter, not far from where I live.
chouchou
(2,738 posts)..security devices like many video cameras, those door things and other look sees.. I suspect the person will be caught quickly.
I hope.
milestogo
(22,449 posts)Response to chouchou (Reply #1)
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Lefta Dissenter
(6,695 posts)The little bit Ive seen has them in grave condition.
Unbelievable how horrible these maga are. Our country has fallen so far, so fast.
MineralMan
(150,521 posts)I edited the OP. I thought I read they were dead. Don't know now.
Ocelot II
(128,827 posts)but were seriously injured.
Lefta Dissenter
(6,695 posts)How can anyone think this is right or justified?
yodermon
(6,153 posts)Takket
(23,433 posts)Johonny
(25,291 posts)Law and order, none of that shit under Trump.
Ocelot II
(128,827 posts)MineralMan
(150,521 posts)Last I heard, they were searching in Brooklyn Park. My wife is going through there on her way back from Anoka.
Shocking!
Ocelot II
(128,827 posts)and is that why they canceled the Anoka No Kings event?
MineralMan
(150,521 posts)I haven't heard any more from my wife. She would be coming home on 169. So, I don't know if she's going to be caught up in the area that is being shut down. I doubt it, though.
Sounds like a planned and targeted thing, though, so it will probably be contained in a small area. If they know who the shooter was and what vehicle he was using, that will help, but I don't know that information yet.
Baitball Blogger
(51,636 posts)MineralMan
(150,521 posts)It is a huge story, though.
Baitball Blogger
(51,636 posts)that they're not real cops. And with Trump going beyond the rule of law, there is no win-win for anyone who choses to barricade their own door for their own safety.
Norrrm
(3,872 posts)If not Trump directly executing his 'enemies', he will indirectly encourage his followers to do it.


hatrack
(64,176 posts)MineralMan
(150,521 posts)MineralMan
(150,521 posts)My wife, who was in Anoka for a No More Kings protest, is home safely. Brooklyn Park, which is very near Anoka, borders HWY 169. That north/south route through that area, was not shut down, so she came home from Anoka without any delays, but not without some anxiety.
Minnesotans are not used to this kind of mindless violence against public officials. I guess we have to start protecting ourselves from repeats of this kind of shit in our own state now.
Damn!