June 14, 2025, Minnesota, United States: An attacker disguised as a police officer opened fire at the homes of two lawmakers in Minnesota, State Senator John Hoffman and State Assemblywoman Melissa Hartman. Melissa Hartman and her husband were killed in the attack, while John Hoffman and his wife were injured. Details of the attack According to Drew Evans, head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the attacker was wearing a police uniform and using a fake police vehicle. The first attack occurred at 2 a.m. at Hoffman's home, while the second attack occurred at 3:35 a.m. at Hartman's home. Police recovered a manifesto and a list of names of other lawmakers from the attacker's car, indicating a political motive for the attack. Who was Melissa Hartman? Melissa Hartman was a former speaker of the Minnesota House and a senior leader in the Democratic Party. She had represented the Minneapolis area since 2004 and was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. She was an influential politician who led legislation for free school lunches and women's rights. Joan Hoffman's Condition Senator John Hoffman, who has been in the Senate since 2012, and his wife Yvette were shot multiple times. Both have undergone surgery and are in stable condition, according to Governor Tim Walz. Hoffman is a former member of the Anoka-Hennepin School Board and head of a consulting firm. He has a daughter. Investigation and response Police have launched a massive search for the shooter, a white man. A shelter-in-place alert has been issued within a 3-mile radius of the Edinburg Golf Course in Brooklyn Park. Governor Walz called it a "political assassination" and said Minnesota has lost a great leader. Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson called the misuse of police uniforms "worrying." The incident reflects a growing wave of violence in American politics. Law enforcement agencies are working to capture the shooter and determine his motive.