Top Minnesota House Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot in their home outside Minneapolis.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, following what officials are calling the "politically motivated" shootings of DFL Rep.

In a shocking revelation, it has now come to light that the Minnesota murders suspect Vance not only killed Democratic former House speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, he also gunned down the family's beloved rescue dog,

Raleigh native Mark Hortman and wife, lawmaker Melissa Hortman, were fatally shot in a suspected political attack in Minnesota.

Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting deaths​ of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman​ and her husband.

Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman's clip, which showed her clearly upset and emotional, went viral online, after the news of her passing.

Minnesotans on Sunday (June 15) paid tribute to Democrat lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband after they were shot dead in their home a day earlier. Later that day, a massive two-day manhunt ended with the arrest of Vance Boelter,

A memorial of flowers, candles, and handwritten notes lined the steps of the State Capitol in Minneapolis on Sunday in tribute to former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark after they were killed in a shooting at their home.