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Minnesota state senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot at their home in Champlin and Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband in Brooklyn Park were reportedly shot by a gunman impersonating a police officer.

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[–] Gork@sopuli.xyz 39 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The suspect, according to the alert, is a white man with brown hair wearing black body armor over a blue shirt and blue pants. Authorities are asking residents not to approach the suspect if spotted.

https://files.catbox.moe/d3qal2

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

They are just informing the public that the cops will kill you if your a Democrat and left leaning.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Do not approach cops if spotted. Got it.

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Perfect timing to have a chilling effect on protests today. Dude will just be blending in with the pigs. Jfc.

[–] thepenismightier@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They're asking people to stay home in the entire state...

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 3 points 2 weeks ago

not that people are necessarily, seems like plenty are still showing up for the protests. but christ i would be constantly looking over my shoulder