Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.

Two Minnesota lawmakers gunned down and manifesto discovered: what we know about the ‘politically motivated’ shooting - The gunman remains at large following the shootings

John and Yvette Hoffman, who were shot in Minnesota on Friday, said they were "both incredibly lucky to be alive."

State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the House’s Democratic leader and former speaker, was shot to death early Saturday.

Follow along for the latest on the manhunt after the deadly shootings that claimed the life of a Minnesota lawmaker.

Minnesota's DFL party was created on April 15, 1944, after the Minnesota Democrats merged with the Farmer-Labor Party, according to the party's official website. Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey is believed to be the founder of the party after serving a key role in the merger of the two affiliations.

The Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Lynx paid tribute to the state politicians and their spouses who were shot by a suspect allegedly impersonating a police officer overnight.

AT least three people have reportedly been shot at the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota in a series of attacks overnight. Law enforcement have issued a shelter in place order in and