40 hours of violence and fear as gunman stalks Minnesota politicians
June 16, 2025
Early Saturday morning, when a man dressed like a police officer knocked at the home of a Minnesota state legislator, marked the start of nearly 40 hours of violence and fear that swept through towns in an arc around Minneapolis. A man seemingly intent on sowing political devastation across the region killed one Minnesota lawmaker and left another bleeding from nine bullet wounds. The attacks sparked the largest manhunt in Minnesota history, with heavily armed law enforcement officers riding armored vehicles through quiet suburban streets and country roads. The Minnesota attacks rippled across the country as frightened political leaders worried that America’s divides could leave them dead.
