The shootings came as deep political divisions have riven the United States, the same day that tens of thousands of protestors across the country took to the streets against the policies of Republican President Donald Trump.
“We believe he’s working to potentially flee the (Minneapolis-St Paul) area,“ said Drew Evans, superintendent of the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, at a press conference.
Evans said authorities were still investigating the suspect's motives, and did not know if additional people were involved in the attacks.
'Targeted political violence'
State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot and wounded at their home in nearby Champlin, the governor said, his voice breaking with emotion.
Evans said Hoffman was out of surgery and “in stable condition” but that he had suffered “significant injuries.”
The gunman was able to escape during an exchange of fire with officers near Hortman's residence, Evans said.
Impersonating law enforcement
An anti-Trump rally in Minneapolis -- part of the national wave of “No Kings” protests planned for Saturday -- was canceled after police issued a shelter-in-place order because of the shootings.
Tensions were high across the country, and in Texas authorities said they evacuated the state capitol complex after a “credible threat towards state lawmakers planning to attend a protest later today.”
The United States has been deeply divided since Trump returned to the White House in January.
“At this precipice moment we’re on, this tragic act here in Minnesota should serve as a reminder to all of us,“ Walz said.
US Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota remembered Hortman as a friend who dedicated her life to serving the state, working on issues such as women's rights and clean energy.
“We must protect our democracy from those who try to destroy it with a gun,“ Giffords wrote on X.
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