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USA Today
5 hours ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Minnesota shooting victims John, Yvette Hoffman detail 'horrific night'
"We are uplifted by the prayers and support from so many across the state of Minnesota and the country: thank you," the Hoffmans' statement reads. Sen. John Hoffman, shot alongside his wife at their Minnesota home nearly a week ago, in what officials deemed as "targeted," released a statement detailing the married couple's version of what happened during the violent break-in that left them hospitalized. Under the cover of night, on the early morning of June 14, a gunman gained access to the couple's Champlin home, shot the Democratic lawmaker, and then shot his wife. Police said Yvette Hoffman survived. Her husband, shot nine times, remained in critical condition on June 19, a spokesperson for the hospital system treating him told KARE 11. She was released from the hospital on Thursday, June 19, according to the Minneapolis-based TV station. USA TODAY is not identifying the hospital for safety and privacy reasons. A reporter contacted the hospital for more information, but has not received a response. Another lawmaker in Minnesota, state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were also shot that same day at their home, Brooklyn Park Police officials said. Law enforcement discovered their bodies on Saturday, June 14. Following an intense manhunt, law enforcement on June 15 arrested Vance Luther Boelter, 57, in connection with both shootings. He faces state and federal murder charges, including multiple counts of murder and stalking. Gov. Tim Walz has publicly called the killings a political assassination. Now, days after the shootings, John and Yvette Hoffman are detailing that "horrific night." 'I'm going to be honest': North Dakota man charged with threatening official in email citing Minnesota shootings Statement from John and Yvette Hoffman According to the statement from John and Yvette Hoffman, shared with USA TODAY, the couple had attended the Humphrey Mondale dinner on Friday, June 13, and returned home that night with their adult daughter, Hope. At around 2 a.m., the couple was awakened by the "sounds of pounding on the front door and shouts of someone seeking entry," the statement reads. The individual identified himself as a police officer, and when the couple opened the door, all three of them were in the entryway, the statement continues. John Hoffman "initially lunged at the gunman as the weapon was pointed directly at him," leading to him being "struck nine times," according to the statement. As he fell, his wife reached out to push the gunman and shut the door, succeeding before she was also "hit eight times by gunfire," the statement continues. Hope Hoffman then rushed to shut the door and secure the lock before calling 911 and sharing that her dad had been shot in his home, the statement reads. "Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway," the statement says about Hope. The couple, which continues to receive medical care, said in the statement that they're "deeply grateful for those providers, for the first responders and for all those in law enforcement who worked so quickly, professionally and selflessly to safeguard others and to apprehend the shooter." The statement also mentions the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, saying: "We are heartbroken to know that our friends Melissa and Mark Hortman were assassinated. Our daughter Hope and Sophie Hortman went to school together, and we know that they - along with Colin Hortman - will have each other's support as we all work through the devastating consequences of that horrific night." The couple also thanked those at the Fernbrook Elementary School in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for the GoFundMe page that will help them "pick up the broken pieces of (their) lives." "We are uplifted by the prayers and support from so many across the state of Minnesota and the country: thank you," the statement reads. The statement also speaks on the risk of being a public servant in today's society, saying: "Choosing to work in the public sector, even in as limited a way as John's career as a senator, has always meant sacrificing a level of privacy. But now we are grappling with the reality that we live in a world where public service carries such risks as being targeted because someone disagrees with you or doesn't like what you stand for." "As a society, as a nation, as a community, we must work together to return to a level of civility that allows us all to live peacefully. The future for our children depends on that," the statement continues. "We will be praying for that work and appreciate all those who will join with us." USA TODAY contacted Hoffman's office on June 20 but has not received a response. Shooter 'meant to kill, injure, harass and intimidate' state leaders, feds say Boelter visited the homes of two other state officials the morning he launched a targeted "political assassination," Joseph Thompson, the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota, said. Boelter drove to the houses of the other state officials after he shot and wounded John Hoffman and his wife. Police arrested Boelter on June 15 in rural Sibley County, some 50 miles from Minneapolis, after they accused him of fatally shooting Hortman and her husband in their home. The suspect also targeted several other lawmakers in the Midwest, prosecutors said. According to a 20-page court affidavit released June 17, detailing the violent and deadly crime spree, FBI Agent Terry Getsceh wrote the suspect meant to 'kill, injure, harass and intimidate'' more than 45 Minnesota state and federal officials whose names and addresses he had researched. Investigators say Boelter "extensively researched" and planned the June 14 attack. He compiled a list of mostly Democratic state lawmakers and their addresses; he fitted his SUV with lights and a fake license plate to resemble a police squad car; and he purchased a silicone mask and a cache of weapons, court documents filed in federal court show. Contributing: Rebecca Morin, Christopher Cann, Susan Miller and Jorge L. Ortiz Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Global News
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Global News
Shot Minnesota lawmaker, still in critical condition, details violent attack
John Hoffman, the Minnesota lawmaker who remains in critical condition after being shot nine times inside his home last week, has shared new details about the attack, from which his wife, Yvette Hoffman, is also recovering. The Hoffmans released a statement on Thursday, obtained by NBC affiliate Kare of Minneapolis, describing what occurred in the early hours of June 14. View image in full screen State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, are recovering in the hospital after being shot multiple times in what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said was a targeted attack. (Facebook/Facebook). John Hoffman/ Faceboook, Yvette Hoffman / Facebook John is in critical but stable condition and remains in the hospital. Yvette, who was shot eight times, is stable, the statement confirmed. Story continues below advertisement Authorities arrested the alleged gunman, Vance Boelter, on Sunday night after a massive two-day manhunt, the largest in Minnesota's history. He is accused of killing the state's most senior legislator, Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark Hortman, in their home on the same night the Hoffmans were attacked. View image in full screen A makeshift memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building on June 16, 2025. The couple was shot and killed in their home on June 14. Steven Garcia / Getty Images Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the shootings were an act of 'targeted political violence.' Story continues below advertisement In the new statement, the Hoffmans said they had attended the Humphrey Mondale dinner on June 13, with their adult daughter, Hope, and were later awoken by banging on the front door at about 2 a.m., and 'shouts of someone seeking entry,' who identified themselves as a police officer. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy All three family members were in the entryway when the door opened, and John lunged at the gunmen, whose weapon was pointed directly at him. 'As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire,' the statement says. Hope then secured the door with the lock and rushed to call emergency services, telling 911 operators that a state senator had been shot in his home. View image in full screen Law enforcement agencies are seen conducting a search for Vance Boelter, a suspect in the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who were shot dead at their Minnesota home.'Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway,' the statement continued. Story continues below advertisement The family went on to thank the medical staff, first responders and law enforcement for saving their lives, safeguarding the community and apprehending the shooter. The couple commemorated their friends, Melissa and Mark Hortman, whose daughter attended school with theirs. 'We are heartbroken to know that our friends Melissa and Mark Hortman were assassinated,' they wrote. They also thanked the community at Fernbrook School, where Yvette works, which has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to cover the costs of the Hoffmans' medical bills and security costs. As of publication, the page has raised more than US$200,000. The Hoffmans ended by calling on their community to work towards restoring respect for opposing views. 'Choosing to work in the public sector, even in as limited a way as John's career as a senator, has always meant sacrificing a level of privacy. But now we are grappling with the reality that we live in a world where public service carries such risks as being targeted because someone disagrees with you or doesn't like what you stand for,' they said. 'We must work together to return to a level of civility that allows us all to live peacefully. The future for our children depends on that. We will be praying for that work and appreciate all those who will join with us,' the statement concluded.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minnesota lawmaker shot 9 times at his home in 'targeted' attack is in a critical condition
The Minnesota lawmaker who survived an attack by a gunman on his doorstep is still in a critical condition and has revealed details of the terrifying moment he and his wife were shot multiple times. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, released a statement Thursday, obtained by NBC affiliate KARE of Minneapolis, outlining the events in the early hours of June 14. The Hoffmans continue their recovery in the hospital — Sen. Hoffman is in a critical but stable condition, while his wife is in a stable condition, the statement said. The suspected gunman, Vance Boelter, is accused of shooting them and killing the state's top legislator, Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz described the shootings as "targeted political violence." In the statement, the Hoffmans described the night of the shooting, which occurred after they returned to their Champlin home from a dinner. Their adult daughter Hope was also present. "At approximately 2:00 a.m., we were all awakened by the sounds of pounding on the front door and shouts of someone seeking entry, identifying himself as a police officer," the couple's statement said. "When the door was opened, all three of us were in the entryway. John initially lunged at the gunman as the weapon was pointed directly at him, getting struck nine times. As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire," the statement continued. The couple's daughter then shut the door and locked it before phoning 911. "Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway," the statement said. The Hoffmans thanked the medical professionals who cared for them and the law enforcement officers who attended the scene and eventually caught Boelter after what became the biggest manhunt in Minnesota history. The couple also said they were "heartbroken to know that our friends Melissa and Mark Hortman were assassinated," adding that their daughters went to school together In the statement, the couple also thanked the local community and Fernbrook School, where Yvette Hoffman works, for organizing a GoFundMe page that has raised almost $200,000 to pay for medical expenses and increased security measures. Prosecutors said that notebooks found in Boelter's SUV and at his home showed the names of more than 45 state and federal elected officials. The Hoffmans reflected on the threat faced by public officials and said they understood that public sector figures sacrifice some level of privacy. "But now we are grappling with the reality that we live in a world where public service carries such risks as being targeted because someone disagrees with you or doesn't like what you stand for," they said. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Shock Details of How Family Stopped MAGA Madman From Rampage
Minneapolis shooting survivors John and Yvette Hoffman have revealed how their daughter Hope, a prominent disability advocate, helped save their lives and alert police to a potential killing spree. The gunman, named as Vance Boelter, 57, went to the Hoffmans' house at around 2 a.m. on June 14. John Hoffman, a Democratic state senator, was hit by nine bullets, before his wife was shot eight times. The gunman then went to the home of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, killing them both. He gave himself up to police the following day and was said to have had a hit list with the names of 70 top Democrats, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Boelter faces charges of murder and attempted murder at both state and federal level, which could carry the death sentence. He will appear in court next week. John Hoffman remains in hospital in what was called a 'critical but stable' condition, while Yvette Hoffman has returned home. In a statement released by the family, the Hoffmans have offered more 'clarity' about the events of June 14, including the role their adult daughter Hope, who lives with spina bifida, played in limiting Boelter's killing spree. The family were awoken at around 2 a.m. by the sounds of 'pounding on the front door' by someone identifying themselves as a police officer. The statement reads, 'When the door was opened, all three of us were in the entryway. John initially lunged at the gunman as the weapon was pointed directly at him, getting struck nine times. As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire.' 'Hope then rushed to shut the door and secured the lock; she got to the phone and shared with the 911 operator that Senator John Hoffman had been shot in his home. Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway.' The Hoffman family thanked medical workers and first responders, and paid respect to their friends Melissa and Mark Hortman. The statement ended with a comment on the social and political divisions in modern America. 'Choosing to work in the public sector, even in as limited a way as John's career as a senator, has always meant sacrificing a level of privacy,' the statement, which was signed by John and Yvette Hoffman, read. 'But now we are grappling with the reality that we live in a world where public service carries such risks as being targeted because someone disagrees with you or doesn't like what you stand for.' They concluded, 'As a society, as a nation, as a community, we must work together to return to a level of civility that allows us all to live peacefully. The future for our children depends on that. We will be praying for that work and appreciate all those who will join with us.' Nonprofit law firm Hof Law, which advocates for the rights of the Disabled and the Underserved, also released a statement praising Hope Hoffman. 'Ms. Hoffman's timely and decisive action is a powerful reminder that leadership in moments of crisis often comes from individuals with lived experience navigating adversity,' the statement read. 'As a person with access and functional needs, Ms. Hoffman exemplifies the type of resolve, perspective, and moral clarity that disability communities often develop through their unique journeys... Too often, society underestimates those with disabilities—yet here again, a member of the community showed strength and heroism when it mattered most."
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minnesota Lawmaker Wounded In Shooting Details Moments Leading Up To Brutal Attack
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who was wounded after a gunman dressed as a police officer attacked him inside his home last week, on Thursday recalled the moments leading up to the shooting, calling on Americans to 'work together to return to a level of civility that allows us all to live peacefully.' Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who are still recovering from the injuries they suffered in the shooting, said they returned home that evening accompanied by their adult daughter, Hope, after attending a dinner hosted by the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party on June 13. 'At approximately 2:00 a.m., we were all awakened by the sounds of pounding on the front door and shouts of someone seeking entry, identifying himself as a police officer,' the Hoffmans said in a statement. When the door was opened, the three of them were standing in the entryway. The couple said the lawmaker lunged at the man as soon as he saw a gun pointed at him. John Hoffman was shot nine times, the family statement explains. 'As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire,' it adds. Their daughter, Hope, then locked the door before calling 911 to alert authorities of her father's shooting. 'Her brave actions and quick thinking triggered the notice to public safety officials that a politically-motivated act was potentially underway,' her parents said. John Hoffman is in critical but stable condition, while his wife is in stable condition as well, the family said. After being informed of the shooting at the Hoffman residence, officers went to the nearby home of state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband, Mark, as a precautionary measure. But upon their arrival, they saw the gunman shoot Mark Hortman and exchanged fire with the shooter before he fled. They later recovered the bodies of the couple. Gov. Tim Walz (D) described their killings as a 'politically motivated assassination.' Vance Boelter was arrested Sunday after a two-day manhunt and faces charges of murder and attempted murder. Joseph Thompson, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota, said Boelter stopped at 'no less than four' homes of Democratic state legislators June 14 before ultimately fleeing under police gunfire. Officers also recovered notebooks referencing at least 45 state and federal elected officials, including 'dozens and dozens' of Democrats as well as abortion providers, Thompson added. The Hoffmans said they were 'heartbroken' over the death of Hortman and her husband, while reflecting on the heightened level of risk public officials have to contend with. 'Choosing to work in the public sector, even in as limited a way as John's career as a senator, has always meant sacrificing a level of privacy,' they said. 'But now we are grappling with the reality that we live in a world where public service carries such risks as being targeted because someone disagrees with you or doesn't like what you stand for.' 'As a society, as a nation, as a community, we must work together to return to a level of civility that allows us all to live peacefully,' they added. For 36 Hours, Minnesota Abortion Clinics Feared A Shooter Could Be Coming For Them Murdered Lawmaker's Home Was Broken Into Minnesota Lawmaker's Dog Killed In Fatal Shooting Of State Representative, Husband Here's What We Know About The Minnesota Shooting Suspect's List Of Names Minnesota Assassination Suspect Stopped At 4 Democratic Politicians' Homes Man Suspected Of Shooting 2 Minnesota Lawmakers Caught, AP Sources Say
