The Latest Breaking News from Melissa Hortman

Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman

A window in the late Minnesota lawmaker’s home had been broken overnight, police said Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Police chief who helped arrest Minnesota shooting suspect describes moment they caught him: ‘We had made his world so small’

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said finding the shooter was ‘personal’ as Representative Melissa Hortman was his friend

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Elon Musk calls Grok answer a ‘major fail’ after it highlights political violence caused by MAGA supporters

Integrated chatbot, Grok, flags frequent ‘deadly’ right-wing violence and it’s creator Elon Musk, isn’t happy

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves

After a two-day manhunt, Minnesota authorities arrested and charged 57-year-old Vance Boelter on June 15, 2025, after he allegedly shot and killed Minnesota House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home and seriously injured another state senator and his wife.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025

Children of murdered Minnesota lawmaker release statement instructing people how to ‘honor’ their parents’ lives

‘We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family’s privacy as we grieve,’ the children said.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Backlash over Mike Lee's "heinous lies"

The GOP senator from Utah falsely suggested that a conservative Republican assassin was actually a leftist

Salon · Jun 17, 2025

Minnesota Lawmaker Confronts GOP Senator Over 'Brutal' Tweets He Made Following Minnesota Assassination

A Minnesota senator confronted a Republican colleague about posts he made in the wake of the assassination of a Minnesota state representative and her husband.

Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025

Congress reviews security boost after deadly Minnesota shooting

Lawmakers cite rising threats and hit list naming Democrats as calls grow for more protection

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025

How the right spread ‘brutal and cruel’ misinformation after Minnesota lawmaker killings

The rightwing media ecosystem spins up narratives to serve their agendas after tragic events, regardless of accuracy

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025

'Dad Went to War Last Night': Suspected Minnesota Assassin's Haunting Texts to Family After Deadly Rampage Revealed

The man police believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers texted his family that he had gone to "war" in the hours after the shooting, according to court documents.

Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025