Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement responding to the attacks of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Senator John Hoffman, and their spouses:

“My heart is broken over the events that unfolded overnight and the loss of life, security, and peace that we are all feeling right now. The families of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman are in my prayers. Senate Republicans are unified in our condemnation of this brazen act of violence. We thank law enforcement and Capitol Security for their coordinated effort responding to the threat and delivering justice.”