by Carlos Garcia at Blaze Media
Police said the suspect wore a latex mask and pretended to be an officer during the attacks.
The surviving family that was targeted in an assassination attempt in Minnesota released a statement two days after the terrifying incident that shocked the nation.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman (DFL) and his wife, Yvette, were both shot numerous times at their home on Saturday in the same plot that led to the deaths of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL) and her husband, Mark, according to police.
‘There is never a place for senseless political violence and loss of life.’
“We continue our healing journey and are humbled by the outpouring of love and support our family has received from across the state and our nation,” read the statement, according to ABC News. “We are devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark, and our hearts go out to all those who knew and loved them both.”
The family added that the two wounded victims were “both incredibly lucky to be alive.”…
Continue Reading