Minnesota miracle: Senator John Hoffman and wife survive 17 bullets in shocking attack that stunned the state

State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, have survived after they both were shot more than seven times each at their home in Champlin, Minnesota, on early Saturday morning, as per Yvette's message sent to US Senator Amy Klobuchar, reported Kare 11.

Minnesota Lawmakers Survive Targeted Shootings

Yvette told Klobuchar that, "John is enduring many surgeries right now and is closer every hour to being out of the woods. He took 9 bullet hits. I took 8 and we are both incredibly lucky to be alive. We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa (Hortman) and Mark. We have no words. There is never a place for this kind of political hate, as shared by Klobuchar on social media platform X (previously Twitter).

Hoffman's nephew told Kare 11 that a bullet narrowly missed the senator's heart and shared that during the attack, Yvette threw herself on top of their daughter to shield her from the bullets, according to the report.

Killer Arrested

While, the man who is accused of killing Melissa Hortman, the top Democratic legislator in the state House and her husband, Mark, and wounding Hoffman and his wife has been arrested, reported Kare 11.

The reported killer is a 57-year-old named Vance Boelter who has been arrested alive in a field near his home in Sibley County, where the search concentrated Sunday and officials said no "use of force" was used in the arrest, according to the report.

FAQs

What happened during the attack?
The Hoffmans were shot multiple times; John sustained 9 bullet wounds, and Yvette had 8. They are both recovering in the hospital.

What is known about the suspect?
Vance Luther Boelter, 57, has been arrested and charged with the murders.