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June 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Family, friends, leaders pay final respects to slain Minnesota legislator and husband
Tens of thousands of mourners packed a Minneapolis basilica Saturday to pay their final respects to state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
June 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
June 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tributes for slain lawmaker
Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris were among those honoring the Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed in their home two weeks ago.
June 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
June 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Hundreds remember slain Minnesota lawmaker and husband in funeral service
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered a eulogy at the funeral for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were shot in their home earlier this month.
June 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
June 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Alleged shooter in federal court as Minnesota lawmaker lies in state ahead of funeral
The man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses appeared in federal court on Friday.
June 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
June 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Slain Minnesota lawmaker becomes 1st woman to lie at state capitol
Democratic Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were shot dead in their home on June 14, are lying in state at the Minnesota State Capitol.
June 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Wife of Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect speaks out: 'Completely blindsided'
The wife of accused Minnesota lawmaker gunman Vance Boelter said she's "completely blindsided" by the shootings allegedly carried out by her husband.
June 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
June 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
'Completely blindsided': Wife of lawmaker shooting suspect speaks out
The wife of accused Minnesota lawmaker gunman Vance Boelter said she's "completely blindsided" by the shootings allegedly carried out by her husband.
June 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
June 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
FBI: Minnesota suspect was a doomsday ‘prepper’
ABC's Ike Ejiochi reporting the details from a newly unsealed court filing on the alleged killer of the two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, Vance Boelter.
June 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Wounded lawmaker says daughter's quick-thinking saved 'countless other lives'
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, are crediting their daughter Hope for "saving countless other lives" on the night the couple was shot.
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Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota lawmaker
A break-in has been reported at the home of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, authorities said.
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Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota lawmaker
Police are investigating a break-in at the home of murdered Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was with her husband when the pair was shot and killed.
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What authorities have not said in the Minnesota assassination plot
As investigators probe the extent of alleged political assassin Vance Boelter's plot targeting Minnesota lawmakers, some questions remain unanswered.
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Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show
Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show.
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Minnesota shootings investigation continues as community gathers to remember victims
Additional Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Debbie Dingell, have revealed they were alleged targets of suspected Minnesota gunman Vance Boelter.
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Michigan lawmaker on suspected killer's alleged hit list speaks out
Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten discusses the terrifying moment authorities told her she was on shooting suspect Vance Bolter's alleged hit list of 45 targets.
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How they caught Minnesota suspect: A hunch and a mistake led to his capture
Accused Minnesota assassin Vance Boelter's alleged plan to kill more politicians on his target list was foiled by a police sergeant's proactive hunch.
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Amy Klobuchar says she spoke with Sen. Mike Lee about now-deleted social media post
During a press conference Tuesday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said she spoke with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, about his now-deleted posts regarding the Minnesota shooting.
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Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash
Republican Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism over his social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.
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Minnesota shootings latest: Witness recalls moment she spotted suspect
Boelter allegedly had firearms and a list of 45 elected officials in notebooks in his car, law enforcement said.
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Michigan congresswoman responds to being named on suspected gunman’s target list
Rep. Hillary Scholten joined ABC News Live to discuss the weekend shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses and gave her reaction to learning she was named on the suspect’s target list.
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What we know about the suspect in the Minnesota shootings
Vance Boelter is facing federal charges including stalking and firearms charges and state charges including first-degree murder, officials said. He made a brief appearance in federal court on Monday.
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Senators call for more funds for member safety following Minnesota shootings
Senators are set to receive an all-member briefing on security from the Senate Sergeant at Arms and U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday morning.
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Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be 'waste of time'
President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he "may" call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state.
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Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be 'waste of time'
President Donald Trump said overnight that calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state would be a "waste of time."
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Slain Minnesota lawmaker’s kids speak out: 'We can't believe they are gone'
The children of Democratic Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, are speaking out about their loss.
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Minnesota lawmaker assassination suspect in court
The suspect behind the assassination of a Minnesota state representative, her husband and the shooting of another state lawmaker and his wife is in custody and faces murder charges.
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Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman leaves legacy of hard work, love for her community
"It's like losing a sister," one colleague said.
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Minnesota lawmakers assassination timeline: 'He stalked his victims like prey'
It allegedly took months of planning, but the suspect in deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers unfolded over a roughly 90-minute time span.
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Authorities in Minnesota shootings: Gunman 'stalked his victims like prey'
Suspect Vance Boelter is accused of stalking, surveilling and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
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Local Minnesota mayor reacts to lawmakers shooting
Champlin Mayor Ryan Sabas shares how the community is holding up after the tragic back-to-back shootings in the state.
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'Rhetoric of dehumanization' is a 'real tragedy in our moment of time': MN lawmaker
Minnesota State Senator Scott Dibble discusses the shooting of lawmakers in his home state over the weekend, including the gunman’s targeting of elected officials.
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Top House Democrats call for more funding for security following Minnesota shootings
Democrats call for House speaker to increase security in Washington and in members' districts and to “substantially increase” money available for additional security.
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Hoffmans release update after assassination attempt: 'Incredibly lucky to be alive'
John and Yvette Hoffman, who were shot in Minnesota on Saturday, said they were "both incredibly lucky to be alive."
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Chilling details emerge in Minnesota lawmaker shootings: 'Stuff of nightmares'
The man suspected of shooting and killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and shooting and wounding a second lawmaker and his wife is due in court.
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Minnesota lawmaker says she was 'shocked' by shooting of colleagues
Minnesota State Representative Samantha Vang reacted to the fatal shooting of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as the wounding of a second lawmaker and his wife, on Saturday.
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Suspect in Minnesota lawmakers’ shooting due in court
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota and was booked into Hennepin County Jail at about 1 a.m. on Monday, according to online records.
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Chilling details emerge in Minnesota shootings as Vance Boelter faces federal charges
Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of killing Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
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Minnesota lawmaker wants ‘change in rhetoric’ in wake of shooting
Minnesota state Senate President Sen. Bobby Joe Champion says he’s focusing on “addressing and dealing with toning down political rhetoric.”
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The lawmaker shootings in Minnesota are a disturbing trend: Analysis
The recent shootings of lawmakers in Minnesota are part of a disturbing trend toward politically linked violence, ABC News analysts say.
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Suspect Vance Boelter in Minnesota lawmakers shooting captured
A massive search concluded Sunday night after the man suspected of the attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers was captured by police.
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Suspect captured in Minnesota political shootings
The massive search for Vance Boelter, 57, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, one fatally, concluded on Sunday evening when he was arrested by police, officials confirmed.
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Suspect Vance Boelter in Minnesota lawmakers shooting booked in county jail
A massive search concluded Sunday night after the man suspected of the attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers was captured by police.
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Manhunt for suspect in Minnesota shooting enters 2nd day
Police have identified the suspect as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, who they believe fatally shot Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
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Minnesota shootings are the latest attacks on lawmakers and political appointees
Experts say while the attacks aren't new, the concentration of them is. Elected officials on both sides of the aisle are concerned about the rise in violent attacks.
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Minnesota assassination suspect allegedly had dozens of Democrats on a list
Dozens of Minnesota Democrats were on a target list written by the gunman who allegedly shot and killed a Minnesota state representative and her husband.
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Manhunt continues for Minnesota shooting suspect
Police say suspect Vance Boelter remains on the run after allegedly killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and wounding another.
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MN shootings: Trump says ‘I may call [Gov. Walz], I may call other people too’: Scott
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
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Klobuchar on slain Minnesota lawmaker: 'Such a decent person'
"When you hear about statistics about political violence and threats, I just want people to know who we're talking about," Klobuchar says of slain Minnesota lawmakers.
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Increased threats against elected officials is a ‘rampant problem’: Klobuchar
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on “This Week.”
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Gabrielle Giffords joins politicians in condemning attacks on Minnesota lawmakers
A somber Gov. Tim Walz spoke about the work and legacy of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated at her home Saturday.
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