Summary
Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic leader in Minnesota, and her husband were killed in their home earlier this month. A private funeral service will be held and broadcast online. The suspect, Vance Boelter, is in custody, accused of targeting multiple political figures.
Key Facts
- Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House speaker, and her husband were killed in their Brooklyn Park home.
- Their family dog was injured in the attack and later euthanized.
- Hortman's funeral will be private, with a livestream available for viewing.
- The suspect, Vance Boelter, faces charges for these murders and an attack on another family.
- Democratic State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also attacked but survived.
- The incidents are seen as part of a broader trend of political violence.
- The Hortmans' children encouraged community kindness to honor their parents.
