John Hoffman, wife Yvette shot multiple times: Did they survive politically motivated Minnesota shooting?

During a press conference, Walz confirmed Hoffman and his wife Yvette are out of surgery, adding that he is “cautiously optimistic” that the couple will survive “this assassination attempt”.

The Governor further called the shooting an “act of targeted political violence”.

According to Walz, the cornerstone of American democracy is “peaceful discourse,” and disagreements are not resolved by “violence or at gunpoint.”

He mentioned that Minnesota has demonstrated that reaching a settlement is “possible” even during “politically charged times.” In addition, the Governor promised that those involved “will be held accountable” and called for cooperation with federal and state agencies for a “full investigation”.

Walz further said that the “targeted shootings” have killed Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband.

Here’s what police said about Minnesota shooting and the suspect

According to Minnesota Superintendent Drew Evans, officers were contacted this morning at 2:00 local time about the tragic incident involving State Senator John Hoffman and his spouse.

Evans stated that at 03:35, when police were proactively monitoring on Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman, another call was put to the police.

After exchanging gunfire with impersonating cops, investigators suspected the shooter was posing as a police officer who fled after the incident.