A Minnesota state lawmaker was assassinated in an allegedly "politically motivated" attack on Saturday. Utah leaders said there has been an uptick of verbal threats against lawmakers in the state. Utah officials of both parties condemned divisive rhetoric that can lead to political violence.

The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers this weekend underscore a grim trend: An increasingly volatile political climate has left state and local officials more exposed than ever to threats and harassment.

The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected officials to turn down heated rhetoric.

Vance Boelter's "hit list" of lawmakers included prominent state and federal Democrats, including U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Congressman Mark Pocan.

Gov. Tim Walz and law enforcement officials will hold a public safety briefing to provide updates on the targeted shootings of state legislators Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.

SUSPECT CAPTURED: Vance Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shootings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as the woundings of another lawmaker and his wife, has been captured.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety recently issued an alert regarding text messages claiming to be “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DPSMN.”

Less than 12 hours before a gunman wearing an eerie disguise showed up at the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers Saturday, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill to conceal the home addresses of elected officials and candidates for public office.

State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured, in what officials called a targeted attack.