In the early morning of June 14, 2025, Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman was assassinated at her home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, by Vance Boelter. Hortman, the leader of
Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog Gilbert all lying in state at the Minnesota State Capitol
Tim Walz at a press conference safety briefing shortly after the shootings
A "No Kings" protestor at the Minnesota State Capitol with a sign remembering Melissa Hortman
Melissa Hortman at One Minnesota Budget Bill Signing
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Melissa Anne Hortman was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 61st speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represented nort
2025 shootings of Minnesota legislators
…In the early morning of June 14, 2025, Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman was assassinated at her home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, by Vance Boelter. Hortman, the leader of the state House Democratic caucus…
Hortman speaks to press after becoming Speaker of the House (January 2019).
A flag at Yosemite National Park flying at half-staff on June 16 after Hortman's assassination