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Time of India
15 hours ago
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Minnesota shooting: US lawmaker seen breaking down in tears hours before being killed; emotional video goes viral
Minnesota shooting: US lawmaker seen breaking down in tears in viral video | Credit: X | @ParatooperBrady In a tragic incident, Minnesota House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Amid the investigation going on, a video of Melissa Hortman from hours before being shot and killed has surfaced on social media, where Hortman is seen breaking down in tears. The video has not gone viral. The viral video shows Hortman crying after siding with Republicans on cutting healthcare access for undocumented immigrants. According to NDTV, officials said that the 57-year-old Democrat and her husband were killed in a 'politically motivated' shooting. 🚨 You can't make this up…The Minnesota shooter, Vance Luther Boelter, disguised himself in a full police uniform and a skin-tight latex mask before shooting two gone from political tension to straight-up Hollywood villain insanity. These people aren't just… — Tony Lane 🇺🇸 (@TonyLaneNV) June 14, 2025 Melissa Hortman's video, just hours after the death, goes viral The viral clip that has surfaced on social media is an emotional clip of the former Minnesota House Speaker, who defended her controversial vote siding with Republicans to cut healthcare access for undocumented immigrants, saying that she did what leaders do. "I stepped up and I got the job done for the people of Minnesota," she added. On the other hand, Melissa was only Democrat to vote in favour of the measure and since the video has surfaced on the internet, it quickly grabbed attention of netizens. REPORT: Shortly before Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman was shot and k*lled, she broke down in tears in front of cameras after siding with was the lone Democrat who voted to cut health care access for adult illegal immigrants. "I did what leaders do... I… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 14, 2025 What happened to Melissa Hortman and her husband? On Saturday, the former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband were killed, and Sen. John Hoffman, 60, who was also a Democrat, and his wife were found wounded at different places on June 14. Credit: X | @ParatooperBrady The disturbing details were revealed from an audio of emergency calls. In the audio, it is quite clear that Hoffman had 'bleeding going on in his stomach,' while another has medical dispatchers from Hortman's residence saying one victim was going into cardiac arrest, while the other had passed away before they arrived, as per the files obtained by TMZ. They also noted that he was "bleeding in his stomach" and that his abdomen was 'very distended.' They also reported that a woman at the scene had suffered three gunshot injuries—two in the abdomen and one in the arm. First Published: Jun 15, 2025, 18:29 IST Sneha is a dedicated writer with a passion for storytelling that enthrals and inspires the readers. With a background in Health and Wellness, she brings a unique perspective to every narrative. As a journalist, she aims to find solutions with authenticity and credibility. Read More 15/6/2025 18:43:17
News18
a day ago
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‘I Did What Leaders Do': Minnesota Lawmaker Hortman Broke Down Hours Before She Was Shot
Last Updated: Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed after she sided with Republicans to cut health care for adult illegal immigrants. Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman reportedly broke down in tears in front of cameras after siding with Republicans just hours before she and her husband were killed on Saturday. Hortman voted against a bill providing healthcare access to adult illegal immigrants, making her the only Democrat to side with Republicans on this issue. This decision was emotionally taxing for Hortman, as evidenced by her tearful press conference where she expressed the difficulty of her choice but emphasised her commitment to leadership and the people of Minnesota. 'I did what leaders do… I stepped up and I got the job done for the people of Minnesota," she had said. REPORT: Shortly before Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman was shot and k*lled, she broke down in tears in front of cameras after siding with was the lone Democrat who voted to cut health care access for adult illegal immigrants. 'I did what leaders do… I… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 14, 2025 Hortman and her husband were killed shortly after this video was taken in their home. According to the police believe it was politically motivated. Senator John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, were injured at their Champlin address. Hoffman and Hortman, as well as their spouses, were shot by someone posing to be a police officer. The suspect identified as Vance Luther Boelter, 57, in the Minnesota shooting had ties to evangelical ministries and claimed online to be a security expert with experience in the Gaza Strip and Africa. Authorities released a description of the suspect, who was last seen wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, dark-colored long-sleeved shirt or coat, and carrying a dark bag. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for tips that could lead to his capture. Although Boelter lived in the small town of Green Isle about an hour outside Minneapolis, he often stayed in the rented home of his longtime friend in the city, David Carlson. Carlson, 59, spoke to reporters outside his home Saturday night, having just returned from a trip to the lumber store to purchase plywood to board up windows that were broken by a SWAT team earlier that day. 'He wasn't a hateful person," Carlson said, adding that he and Boelter have known each other since attending fourth grade together in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
