Minnesota state lawmaker, husband killed in targeted shooting: officials / Global

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A targeted home attack in Minnesota has left a lawmaker fatally shot while his spouse and another lawmaker’s family sustained injuries. Authorities suspect the assailant, who was reportedly posing as a police officer, used this disguise to breach trust and strike unexpectedly. Investigators are now scrutinizing this audacious assault for further leads.

Bluesky: @globalnews.ca

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