Daughter's Quick Thinking Saves Senator's Life
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Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot multiple times in what prosecutors called an assassination attempt. Their daughter, Hope, is credited with saving their lives by quickly identifying her father to 911 dispatchers, enabling a rapid police response. The alleged shooter, Vance Boelter, also killed state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Boelter, who was arrested and faces multiple charges, allegedly had a list of 45 elected officials. The Hoffmans are recovering from their injuries.
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