Minnesota shootings: Police find 'manifesto' in suspect's car and make chilling 'anti-Trump' discovery | 14 June 2025 | Minnesota authorities admitted they let a gunman who shot a Democratic lawmaker and her husband dead slip away despite engaging him in a firefight immediately after the murders. State Representative Melissa Hortman was shot along with fellow Democrat John Hoffman, a state senator, in a chilling assassination spree in the early hours of Saturday morning. Local police, sheriff's deputies, and the FBI have since launched an extensive manhunt, as authorities say multiple gunmen may be at large. During a Saturday morning press conference, officials said they are investigating the possibility of multiple shooters; however, no one is in custody... Officials find "manifesto" in suspect's vehicle: Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said the gunman's vehicle, which bore a close resemblance to a police squad car, contained a "manifesto" and a target list with names of individuals, including the two lawmakers who were shot.