Authorities Uncover Manifesto Linking Suspect to Targeted Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

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BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Police have recovered writings from a fake police car linked to the suspect in the shooting deaths of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her spouse, as well as the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. The writings mentioned multiple lawmakers, prompting heightened security measures. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect, who reportedly posed as a law enforcement officer during the attacks, which have drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders and organizations advocating against political violence.