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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
Pictures of Mark and Melissa Hortman are set up inside the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary's during funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman in Minneapolis, Minn., on June 28, 2025.
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
VIDEO: Tributes for slain lawmaker
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
VIDEO: Hundreds remember slain Minnesota lawmaker and husband in funeral service
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
VIDEO: Alleged shooter in federal court as Minnesota lawmaker lies in state ahead of funeral
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
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 11:16 AM

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
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

'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
A makeshift memorial for DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building, June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
June 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, will lie in state in the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, a day ahead of their funeral
June 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A candlelight vigil for former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot, at the state Capitol, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Nikolas Liepins)
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
VIDEO: FBI: Minnesota suspect was a doomsday ‘prepper’
June 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM

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.
June 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Bullet holes mark the front door of Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot alongside his wife, Yvette, in Champlin, Minnesota, U.S., June 14, 2025.
June 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM

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.
June 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman addresses the house floor after being re-elected for her third term during the first day of the 2023 legislative session, Jan. 3, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn.
June 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM

Hundreds gather to remember slain Minnesota lawmaker and husband

Hundreds have gathered outside Minnesota’s Capitol for a vigil to remember a prominent state lawmaker and her husband gunned down at their home
June 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
People attend a candlelight vigil for former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot, at the state Capitol, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Nikolas Liepins)
June 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM

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.
June 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
VIDEO: Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota lawmaker
June 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM

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.
June 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A makeshift memorial for DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building, June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
June 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show

Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show.
June 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A memorial is seen on the desk of DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman in the House chambers at the Minnesota State Capitol, June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
June 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Man charged with killing lawmaker could face rarity for Minnesota: the death penalty

The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face the death penalty, something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration
June 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty speaks during a news conference at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
June 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM

Childhood friend says Minnesota suspect had 'darkness inside of him'

A lifelong friend of the alleged Minnesota gunman says Vance Boelter had been struggling to find work and was wrestling with a “darkness that was inside of him” at the time of the shootings
June 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Police tape blocks off the home of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Brooklyn Park, Minn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
June 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM

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.
June 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
VIDEO: Minnesota shootings investigation continues as community gathers to remember victims
June 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM

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.
June 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Rep. Hillary Scholten speaks at a press conference following a House Democratic Caucus meeting at the Capitol Building, Jan. 25, 2023.
June 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota.
June 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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.
June 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Sen. Mike Lee participates in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, May 13, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Authorities gather at a baseball park in Green Isle, Minnesota, June 15, 2025, as they search for the 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
June 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Minnesota congresswoman responds to being named on suspected gunman’s target list
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: What we know about the suspect in the Minnesota shootings
June 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries hold a news conference on the GOP reconciliation bill, at the Capitol in Washington, June 11, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a press conference about the shooting of two state lawmakers, on June 14, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM

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."
June 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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."
June 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Melissa Hortman, a former assembly speaker and her husband, Mark, pose for a photograph at the annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., June 13, 2025. A gunman posing as a police officer killed the senior Democratic state assemblywoman and her husband on June 14, 2025 in an apparent "politically motivated assassination".  Minnesota House DFL Caucus/Handout via REUTERS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT
June 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
VIDEO: Minnesota lawmaker assassination suspect in court
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman leaves legacy of hard work, love for her community

"It's like losing a sister," one colleague said.
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In this Jan. 3, 2023, file photo, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman addresses the house floor after being re-elected for her third term during the first day of the 2023 legislative session, in St. Paul, Minn.
June 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A woman lays flowers at a makeshift memorial for DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota State Capitol building, June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
June 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM

Congress is holding emergency briefings on security after Minnesota shootings

Members of Congress are attending emergency security briefings after the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker
June 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
FILE - Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
June 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
VIDEO: Authorities in Minnesota shootings: Gunman 'stalked his victims like prey'
June 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
VIDEO: Local Minnesota mayor reacts to lawmakers shooting
June 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM

'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.
June 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
VIDEO: 'Rhetoric of dehumanization' is a 'real tragedy in our moment of time': MN lawmaker
June 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Law enforcement establish a security perimeter near the residence of senior Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman after Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed earlier in the day, in Brooklyn Park, Minn., June 14, 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM

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."
June 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sen. John Hoffman listens to testimony during a meeting of the human services conference committee, May 2, 2024.
June 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Authorities gather at a baseball park in Green Isle, Minnesota, June 15, 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
VIDEO: Minnesota State Rep. says she was 'shocked' by shooting of colleagues
June 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
VIDEO: Suspect in Minnesota lawmakers’ shooting due in court
June 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
VIDEO: Chilling details emerge in Minnesota shootings as Vance Boelter faces federal charges
June 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM

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.”
June 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Minnesota lawmaker wants ‘change in rhetoric’ in wake of shooting
June 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Authorities gather at a baseball park in Green Isle, Minnesota, June 15, 2025, as they search for the 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
June 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A massive search concluded Sunday night after the man suspected of the attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers was captured by police.
June 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
VIDEO: Suspect captured in Minnesota political shootings
June 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota.
June 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM
VIDEO: Manhunt for suspect in Minnesota shooting enters 2nd day
June 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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.
June 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
VIDEO: Minnesota shootings are the latest attacks on lawmakers and political appointees
June 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM

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.
June 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Authorities said they've identified 57-year-old Vance Boelter as a person of interest.