Afghanistan, June 15 -- Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a suspected politically motivated shooting, with another senator injured.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed the tragic shooting of Melissa Hortman, the senior Democratic representative in the state legislature, and her husband on Saturday morning. Walz stated that the attack appeared to have a "political motive."

In a related incident, the assailant also targeted Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. The governor reported that Hoffman and his wife were injured and have undergone surgery for their wounds.

According to security officials, the suspect, identified as 57-year-old Vance Bolter, has been linked to the attack. Authorities f...