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Two Minnesota lawmakers, John Hoffman and Melisa Hortman, are in critical condition after being shot at their homes 8 miles apart.

Minnesota Senator John Hoffman’s wife Yvette Hoffman threw herself in front of the couple's daughter to protect her after they were targeted in what is being referred to by Gov. Tim Walz as a 'politically motivated assassination' on June 14,

Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman were shot along with their partners on Saturday (June 14). Authorities suspect that they were targeted by the same person. While Hortman died, Hoffman underwent surgery.

Minnesota lawmakers Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman were shot overnight at their homes. Police have launched a manhunt.

Police continue their manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses, which left one of the couples dead. Follow for live updates.

Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, State Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses were all shot early Saturday in targeted attacks.