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As Minnesota still struggles to cope with the shock of the murder of Representative Melissa Hortman and the wounding of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, authorities have uncovered new details that raise deep concerns about the method used by the attacker and the risk of a repeat of the event.
According to investigative agencies, the first attack occurred around 2:00 a.m. Saturday, when police were called to the home of state senator John Hoffman. He and his wife had been shot and were found in critical condition. The immediate response of law enforcement and prompt medical attention were crucial to the couple's survival.
About an hour later, at around 3:35 a.m., officers patrolling near Melissa Hortman's apartment noticed a police vehicle parked with its emergency lights on. A man dressed as a police officer was standing near the door, and as soon as he emerged from the apartment, he opened fire on them. According to Drew Evans, director of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCA), the exchange of gunfire was immediate, but the shooter managed to escape.
Investigations so far suggest that the same person is responsible for both attacks. The attacker used a sophisticated strategy of impersonating police to enter the residences of senior officials, raising serious concerns for the safety of officials and citizens.
The operation to capture him is large-scale and involves Brooklyn Park Police, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, State Patrol, FBI and BCA agents. Authorities have warned citizens not to open the door to anyone who is not clearly identified and to immediately call 911 if they have any suspicions.
"If someone knocks on your door and says they are a police officer, call 911 to confirm. Only the dispatch center can verify if that person is a real officer," said Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley.
The revelations deepen authorities' belief that the assassinations were carefully planned and politically motivated. The event constitutes one of the most serious attacks on public officials in the US in recent years, raising serious questions about the security of state figures in an increasingly polarized climate.
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