India, June 14 -- Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband were killed Saturday in a politically motivated shooting, confirmed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Two state senators were shot in their houses early Saturday morning, informed mayor of Minnesota earlier in the day.

State Representative Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman were shot. Hoffman's wife was also shot in the targeted shooting, as per Champlin Mayor Ryan Sabas.

In a press conference, Walz stated Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in what seems to be a "politically motivated assassination".

Commenting further on the "unspeakable tragedy that has unfolded in Minnesota," he added that the state has lost a "great leader" and he has lost a "gr...