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Fact Check: A second legislator, state senator John Hoffman, was wounded in the shooting incident on June 14, 2025.

Fact Check: A second legislator, state senator John Hoffman, was wounded in the shooting incident on June 14, 2025.

Published June 14, 2025
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# Fact Check: "A second legislator, state senator John Hoffman, was wounded in the shooting incident on June 14, 2025." ## What We Know On June 14, 2...

Fact Check: "A second legislator, state senator John Hoffman, was wounded in the shooting incident on June 14, 2025."

What We Know

On June 14, 2025, two Minnesota lawmakers, State Representative Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman, were shot at their homes in separate but related incidents. Reports indicate that both lawmakers were targeted by a suspect impersonating a police officer. Along with the lawmakers, their spouses were also injured during the attacks, which occurred in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota. The conditions of both Hoffman and Hortman were described as "grave" following the shootings (source-1, source-2). Tragically, Representative Hortman and her husband were later confirmed to have died from their injuries (source-1, source-4).

Analysis

The claim that State Senator John Hoffman was wounded in the shooting incident is corroborated by multiple reliable sources. According to a report from FOX 9, both Hoffman and his wife were receiving treatment in the hospital following the attack (source-2). Additionally, ABC News confirmed that Senator Hoffman was indeed one of the two lawmakers shot during the targeted incidents (source-4).

The credibility of these sources is strong, as they are established news outlets known for their journalistic integrity. The information has been reported consistently across various platforms, including local news and national outlets, which adds to its reliability. Furthermore, the ongoing investigation and the active response from law enforcement, including a shelter-in-place order issued by the Brooklyn Park Police Department, underscore the seriousness of the situation (source-1, source-5).

Conclusion

The claim that State Senator John Hoffman was wounded in the shooting incident on June 14, 2025, is True. Multiple credible sources confirm that he was shot and is currently receiving medical treatment. The tragic nature of the events, including the death of Representative Hortman and her husband, highlights the severity of the situation.

Sources

  1. 2025 Minnesota lawmaker shootings
  2. Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman shot in 'targeted ...
  3. 2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in apparent 'targeted' incident
  4. 2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in 'targeted' incident: Officials
  5. Minnesota lawmaker, her spouse shot and killed in their ...
  6. Minnesota lawmakers shot in their homes overnight
  7. Who is John Hoffman? All on his wife Yvette and daughter ...
  8. 2 Minnesota state lawmakers shot in their homes early ...

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