Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Killed in Suspected Political Attack

U.S. Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, both Democrats, were shot at their homes in Minnesota on June 14, 2025, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, and the current condition of the lawmakers and their spouses remains unknown. Initial reports indicate that the shooter was impersonating a police officer, although authorities have not confirmed whether the lawmakers were the intended targets of the attack. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed concern over the situation on social media, indicating that he has been briefed on the ongoing emergency response. In a post, Governor Walz stated, “I’ve activated the State Emergency Operations Center. Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them.” A shelter-in-place alert was issued around a three-mile radius near Edinburgh Golf Course as police search for a suspect described as a white male with brown hair, dressed in black armor over a blue shirt. Mayor of Mounds View, Zach Lindstrom, condemned the attack, marking it as unacceptable violence against elected officials.

A 15-year-old girl, Makayla Fortner, was fatally attacked by a group of neglected dogs in Alexander, Arkansas, on June 13, 2025, as she attempted to care for them. According to KATV News, Fortner and her mother, Stephanie Wilkie, were rescuing approximately 30 to 40 malnourished dogs they had noticed were suffering due to severe neglect by their owners. The attack occurred around noon on White Oak Drive, about 17 miles from Little Rock. The Saline County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call, but tragically, Fortner was found dead at the scene. Neighbors described the incident as horrific and reported having previously complained to the county about the dangerous conditions posed by the dogs, which often roamed freely and exhibited aggressive behavior. Heidi Clay, a nearby resident, expressed her concerns: "These dogs were very vicious at the fence... no one wanted to let their children walk to and from the bus stop." Following the attack, officials seized 14 dogs from the property, which were subsequently euthanized.

A 15-year-old girl, Makayla Fortner, lost her life in a tragic incident in Alexander, Arkansas, while trying to care for a group of neglected dogs. Local authorities reported that Fortner was mauled to death on Wednesday while attempting to feed around 30 to 40 starving dogs, abandoned by their owners. Her mother, Stephanie Wilkie, had joined her in efforts to rescue the malnourished animals, according to the New York Post. On the day of the attack, a responding officer had to fire warning shots to disperse the aggressive dogs, which were known to be a concern for neighbors who had reported them roaming freely in the area. Following the incident, city officials seized 14 dogs from the property and euthanized them, while four others remained locked inside the house during the attack. A GoFundMe page in memory of Fortner described her as a "beautiful, bright girl with the kindest soul." Community members expressed their heartache, pointing to a long history of complaints regarding the hazardous conditions created by the pack of dogs.