Minnesota

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

The parents and brother of Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman spoke out for the first time since the shooting last week.

In a place that prides itself on politeness and respect, people are reeling after the targeted assassination of a popular politician.

The attack on two Minnesota state lawmakers in their homes was described as politically motivated.

Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their home in what officials have called a "politically motivated assassination" attempt.

Vance Luther Boelter is accused of killing Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injuring two others.

Yvette Hoffman says she was shot eight times and her husband nine. The gunman is still at large.

Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.