New Delhi, June 14 -- Democrat lawmaker from Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman was killed on Saturday in what the US media described as a "politically motivated" shooting.

Hortman's spouse was also killed, while Sen. John Hoffman and his spouse were shot as well in the attacks in their homes early Saturday.

A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that investigators believe that the suspect may have been posing as a law enforcement officer.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has already confirmed the death of Rep. Hortman in his latest statement.

Police Chief Mark Bruley informed the suspect was able to flee through the back of Hortman's house after a gunfire exchange with cops.

The suspect was dressed like a uniformed offic...