BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — KARE 11 has learned that two DFL state lawmakers were shot along with one of the spouses of the lawmakers in “targeted” attacks, officials said. 

Gov. Tim Walz said State Rep. and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park and her husband were killed. He said State Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and his wife were shot multiple times. 

Both were shot at their homes and police believe the shooter was posing as a law enforcement officer.

The two shootings took place early Saturday morning in Brooklyn Park and Champlin. Sen. Hoffman lives in Champlin and Rep. Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park. It is unknown whether the search is still underway or if the suspect has been apprehended.

“I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post on Saturday morning. “The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.”

Walz said he’s activated the State Emergency Operations Center. 

Earlier, the Brooklyn Park Police Department issued a “shelter in place” alert for a neighborhood on Saturday morning as it searches for a suspect.

The alert is for a 3-mile radius surrounding the Edinburgh Golf Course.

Police are looking for a suspect in “multiple targeted shootings who is armed and dangerous.” They say there is an extensive manhunt underway. 

The suspect is described as a white male with brown hair who is wearing black body armor over a blue shirt and blue pants. According to the alert, he may be representing himself as law enforcement.

Police said the public should not approach this suspect if they see him and should call 911 immediately. No further information has been released. 

This is a developing story. KARE 11 will provide more details as new information becomes available.