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10 hours ago
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Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Sen. Hoffman's wife shares details about recovery
The Brief Sen. John Hoffman's wife, Yvette, sent U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar a text update on her and her husband's condition. In the update, Yvette said she was shot eight times, and John was shot nine times. She also said that John is "enduring many surgeries right now" but is getting closer to being out of the woods. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife, Yvette, sent an update to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on their condition after being shot multiple times Saturday. What they're saying In a text from Yvette that Sen. Klobuchar posted to Facebook, she says Sen. Hoffman was shot nine times, and is "enduring many surgeries right now and is closer every hour to being out of the woods." Yvette said she was shot eight times, and that they "are both incredibly lucky to be alive." She said in the text she and her husband are "gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark." She continued to say, "We have no words. There is never a place for this kind of political hate." The full text from Yvette to Sen. Klobuchar can be seen below. Timeline Here's a look at the timeline of what we know so far: A 911 call in Champlin was made at about 2 a.m. Saturday. Police then found that Minnesota Sen. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, had been shot. Both Hoffman and his wife are recovering from gunshot wounds after undergoing surgery at the hospital. Brooklyn Park police officers then "proactively" went to the home of Rep. Hortman, authorities say. It was there that they encountered the suspect, who was dressed up as an officer with a fake police vehicle. The suspect opened fire on officers, but the suspect fled. In the suspect's vehicle, authorities found a manifesto with lawmakers' names on it and papers with "No Kings" written on them. The shelter-in-place alert was sent at 5:30 a.m. by BPPD for the 3-mile radius around the Edinburgh Golf Course. Vance Boelter briefly returned to a home near 49th and Fremont in Minneapolis, where he rented a room part-time. He texted two of the roommates that he had made some bad choices, he doesn't want to implicate them, and he may be dead soon. He did have vehicles at the home and broke out one of the windows, but it's unclear if he took one of those vehicles before he fled. The image of Boelter in the cowboy hat is from the surveillance cameras at this home. The renters have been allowed back inside the home. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced at a press conference that Hortman and her husband had died after being shot. Walz said they're "cautiously optimistic" about Hoffman and his wife's recovery. Authorities and Gov. Walz urged people to not attend any political rallies until the suspect is apprehended. Champlin authorities say there is no current threat to public safety in the city. Authorities confirmed to FOX 9 that Boelter's wife was in a vehicle that was involved in a traffic stop on Saturday morning near Onamia. FOX 9 has been told that during the stop where the suspect's wife and relatives were questioned, they were found with passports and cash. Boelter's wife is not in custody, officials told FOX 9. The Associated Press identified Vance Luther Boelter, 57, as the suspect. He was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton in 2016 and then by Gov. Walz in 2019 to the nonpartisan workforce development board. His term expired in 2023. Police clear the scene at Hoffman's house in Champlin. Police served a search warrant at a home near 49th and Fremont in Minneapolis in connection with the investigation. Authorities used battering rams to get inside. Those who are renting the home told FOX 9 Boelter was a part-time renter of a room in the home. Law enforcement in Green Isle sent tactical units to a home about 5 miles southeast of town as part of the manhunt to find Boelter. Boelter has a home in Green Isle. Authorities named Vance Boelter as a "person of interest" and suspect in the case, and asked for the public's help in locating him. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota to honor and remember Melissa Hortman. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to do the same, a press release said. "Today Minnesota lost a great leader. A formidable public servant and a fixture of the state Capitol, Melissa Hortman woke up every day determined to make our state a better place," said Gov. Walz. "She served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, and tirelessness. Minnesota's thoughts are with her loved ones." Brooklyn Park authorities have cleared the shelter-in-place order. But an alert sent to people living in the area asks people to call 911 if you see something suspicious. Police will still be in the area collecting evidence. Meanwhile, Mercy Hospital remains on lockdown. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner released the initial reports for the Hortmans, saying Melissa Hortman, 55, and Mark Hortman, 58, both died of multiple gunshot wounds. A time of death was not listed, but the report says Mark Hortman died at North Memorial Hospital, while Melissa Hortman died at her home. The FBI is offering a $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Vance Boelter. FOX 9 confirmed Yvette Hoffman is awake and alert following the shooting. The manhunt for Vance Boelter continues into day 2. An emergency alert was issued in Sibley County after Boelter's vehicle was found near Minnesota Highway 25 and 301 Avenue in Faxon Township. The suspect was not located. Law-enforcement will be going to area residences to ask to search properties. BCA Superintendent Drew Evans at a briefing Sunday provided an update on the search for Boelter, saying they continue to work on locating and taking him into custody. There are state and federal warrants for his arrest nationally.
CBS News
15 hours ago
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- CBS News
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shares update after shooting: "We are incredibly lucky to be alive"
What it was like at the state Capitol with the Minnesota lawmakers who were shot What it was like at the state Capitol with the Minnesota lawmakers who were shot What it was like at the state Capitol with the Minnesota lawmakers who were shot Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shared an update after a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday afternoon shared on social media a text message she says she received from Yvette Hoffman. "Our family is so humbled by the love and outpouring from everyone," Yvette Hoffman said in the message. The Hoffmans' nephew says she jumped on her and John Hoffman's adult daughter, Hope Hoffman, to shield her from the shots. Hope Hoffman was unharmed. Yvette Hoffman says her husband was shot nine times and she was shot eight times. "John is enduring many surgeries right now and is closer every hour to being out of the woods," she said. "...We are incredibly lucky to be alive. We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark. We have no words. There is never a place for this kind of political hate." Police first responded to a call of a shooting at the Hoffmans' home in Champlin, Minnesota, around 2 a.m. Saturday, according to Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. A few miles away, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot at their home in Brooklyn Park. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the attacks politically motivated. Officials identified 57-year-old Vance Boelter as the suspect, and said he is considered armed and dangerous. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Outside the Hortmans' home, Boelter left a vehicle that "looked exactly like an SUV squad car," according to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley. It contained an extensive list of possible targets, authorities said. There were also fliers connected to Saturday's "No Kings" protests found inside. On Sunday morning, authorities say they found a car belonging to Boelter seemingly abandoned in Sibley County along with a cowboy hat similar to one he was seen wearing after the shooting.
CBS News
15 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife speaks out for first time since shooting: "We are incredibly lucky to be alive"
What it was like at the state Capitol with the Minnesota lawmakers who were shot What it was like at the state Capitol with the Minnesota lawmakers who were shot What it was like at the state Capitol with the Minnesota lawmakers who were shot Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife is speaking out for the first time since a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday afternoon shared on Facebook a text message she says she received from Yvette Hoffman. "Our family is so humbled by the love and outpouring from everyone," Yvette Hoffman said in the message. The Hoffmans' nephew says she jumped on her and John Hoffman's adult daughter, Hope Hoffman, to shield her from the shots. Hope Hoffman was unharmed. Yvette Hoffman says her husband was shot nine times and she was shot eight times. "John is enduring many surgeries right now and is closer every hour to being out of the woods," she said. "...We are incredibly lucky to be alive. We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark. We have no words. There is never a place for this kind of political hate." Police first responded to a call of a shooting at the Hoffmans' home in Champlin, Minnesota, around 2 a.m. Saturday, according to Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. A few miles away, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot at their home in Brooklyn Park. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the attacks politically motivated. Officials identified 57-year-old Vance Boelter as the suspect, and said he is considered armed and dangerous. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Outside the Hortmans' home, Boelter left a vehicle that "looked exactly like an SUV squad car," according to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley. It contained an extensive list of possible targets, authorities said. There were also fliers connected to Saturday's "No Kings" protests found inside. On Sunday morning, authorities say they found a car belonging to Boelter seemingly abandoned in Sibley County along with a cowboy hat similar to one he was seen wearing after the shooting.
