Hortman and her husband were killed in what Gov. Tim Walz called a "politically motivated assassination" on Saturday, June 14

He wounded Sen. John Hoffman and his wife but didn’t come into contact with the two other DFL legislators, investigators say.

Early Saturday morning, Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were assassinated in their home.

A suspect is in custody after Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.

Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman was more than just the state House’s top Democrat, according to those who knew her. She “was a bright shining light of a human being,” Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon,

"The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”

Minneapolis mourns the assassination of Speaker Hortman and husband; city emphasizes democracy, safety, and community events.

The Minnesota Vikings have released a statement on the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hordman and her husband, Mark.

Gov. Tim Walz called the event a “politically motivated assassination," with the attack marking the latest such incident over the last several years.