SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

“I am disturbed and saddened by the shootings of Speaker Emerita Hortman, Senator Hoffman, and their families this morning. In my years in the Senate, I have known them both to be great colleagues, dedicated public servants, and wonderful people. I will continue praying for them, as we all are.

“Thank you to the Faribault Police Department and Rice County Sheriff’s Department, who reached out early this morning to make sure my family and I are safe, and for offering all the assistance we need. I also want to thank law enforcement around the state, the state patrol, and Capitol Security for their fast and professional response, and for everything they do to keep us safe.

“This is unspeakable violence that has no place in our society, and I hope the individual or individuals who did this are swiftly brought to justice.”