Minnesota Lawmaker John Hoffman Out of Hospital After 'Politically-Motivated' June Shooting

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09-07-2025

John Hoffman is out of the ICU after being shot nine times during a home invasion
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called it a "politically motivated assassination' after Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot and injured. Democratic state rep Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were also fatally shot in their home just over an hour earlier
Vance Boelter was arrested by police following a 43-hour manhunt on June 15Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman has been released from the hospital after he was shot multiple times during a "politically motivated assassination' attempt, though he still has a ways to go before he's physically healed.
Family spokesperson Bess Ellenson told CNN on Tuesday, July 8, that the 60-year-old lawmaker 'still has a long recovery ahead,' WKOW reported.
"I can confirm John is out of the ICU and at a rehab facility," the spokesperson said in a written statement, per CBS News.
A photo shared by Ellenson showed the Democrat standing in a hospital room, giving the camera a thumbs up as a suitcase was positioned near him.
Hoffman spent three weeks in an intensive care unit after he and his wife Yvette Hoffman were attacked by a gunman in their home in Champlin around 2 a.m. local time on June 14.
He was 'struck nine times' as the 'weapon was pointed directly at him,' while Yvette was 'also hit eight times by gunfire,' the Hoffmans later said in a statement.
The couple, along with their daughter Hope were awakened by 'sounds of pounding on the front door and shouts of someone seeking entry, identifying himself as a police officer,' the family said.
The gunman was able to gain entry through their front door.
After her parents were shot, 'Hope then rushed to shut the door and secured the lock; she got to the phone and shared with the 911 operator that Senator John Hoffman had been shot in his home,' their statement continued. 'Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway.'
Approximately 90 minutes before the Hoffmans were attacked, Melissa Hortman, a Democratic representative in the state, and her husband, Mark Hortman, were fatally shot inside their Brooklyn Park home.
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested by police following a 43-hour manhunt on June 15, WKOW reported.
He was described as a white male with brown hair, who was wearing a blue shirt, blue pants and black body armor.
Police found a list of 45 elected officials and notes about their homes in his car, along with firearms, ABC News previously reported.
During a press conference hours after the shootings, Gov. Tim Walz said, "We're here today because an unspeakable tragedy has unfolded today in Minnesota. My good friend and colleague, Speaker Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were shot and killed earlier this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination.'
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'I assure you that those responsible for this will be held accountable, and each and every one of us are committed to making sure that a tragedy like this never repeats itself in Minnesota or across this country,' Walz, 61, added later in his speech.
Boelter is facing federal and state charges, including murder, stalking, and weapons offenses, WKOW said.
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