A pair of Minnesota politicians were reportedly shot by a gunman who allegedly disguised himself as a police officer, and now a manhunt is underway and a shelter-in-place order is in effect.
The shootings, described as “targeted” by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, occurred in the Minneapolis suburbs of Champlin and Brooklyn Park, according to the governor. He later announced that he operated the State Emergency Operations Center.
Local news outlet KSTP reported that the victim of the Champlin shooting is U.S. Sen. John Hoffman (MN-34) and the victim of the Brooklyn Park shooting is State Rep. Melissa Hortman. The condition of either lawmaker — both Democrats — was not immediately known.
Residents within a three-mile radius of a local golf course are being asked to shelter in place as police search for the alleged killer, who is said to have been posing as law enforcement, according to multiple local media reports.
He is considered by authorities to be armed and dangerous.
This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for details.
