A Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota was shot dead in her home, and another was wounded.

WashingtonMelissa Hortman, a Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota, and her husband were shot dead in their home, and another, John Hoffman, was seriously wounded. Hoffman's partner was also wounded but survived the shooting. Governor Tim Walz, a former Democratic vice presidential candidate, described the attack as an act of "political violence." Both lawmakers are members of the Farmer-Labor wing of the Democratic Party. ABC reports that the shooter was disguised as a police officer and is believed to have traveled between the two homes, about 10 miles apart. No further information has been released about the shooter's identity or motive.

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said that inside the shooter's vehicle was a manifesto and a list of targets, including the two congressmen who were shot. The attack coincides with nationwide protests against Donald Trump's abuses of power under the slogan "No Kings Day." At an emergency press conference, Minnesota State Police urged the public not to attend anti-Trump demonstrations as a precaution. State Police Colonel Christina Bogojevic said that among the documents found in the perpetrator's vehicle were flyers detailing planned "No Kings Day" events.

In recent days, far-right groups such as the Proud Boys had been boiling over in Telegram chats and other forums with plans to sabotage anti-Trump demonstrations. "Shoot a couple, the rest will go home," read one mem circulating on Telegram channels of groups linked to the Proud Boys. Wall Street Journal has reported that some chats were even sharing tutorials on shooting techniques. Trump's return to the White House has given wings to far-right groups, who now feel more legitimized to take to the streets. Boys, who had been sentenced to 22 years in prison for leading the January 6 riots that sought to sabotage the electoral certification of Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election, has warned residents not to attend anti-Trump protests until the individual is arrested. "We will not allow fear or violence to define who we are or how we move forward," the Democrat said. from Los Angeles over protests against immigration raids. military parade to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the military and also to celebrate Trump's 79th birthday. Accusing Democrats of creating alleged hateful rhetoric against him, despite the Republican being responsible for setting the country on fire with his rhetoric since his first run for president in 2016.