Minnesota Vikings Release Statement On 'Senseless' Shootings

"As Minnesotans and a team that cares deeply about our state, we are shocked and saddened by the targeted overnight attacks that took the lives of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and seriously injured State Senator Jon Hoffman and his wife, Yvette," the franchise began.

"Our organization has worked closely with both legislators and appreciated their duties as civil servants," Minnesota continued. "Speaker Emerita Hortman was a friend of the Vikings for more than 15 years and a tremendous state leader who worked tirelessly to make Minnesota a better place for all residents. She was a mother, a wife and a friend who genuinely cared about people and relationships."

"Our prayers are with the Hortman family as they grieve this tragedy and with all government officials who are mourning the loss of a colleague and friend. We hope for fast and full recoveries for Senator Hoffman and Yvette and safety for all members of law enforcement who continue to search for those responsible."

"These senseless acts should have no place in our communities, our state or our society," the Vikes concluded. "We must all unequivocally condemn political violence, reject hateful division, and deliberately work toward mutual respect, compassion and unity."

The man believed to be the shooter is a 57-year-old man who reportedly had a list of other potential targets in his care.

We send our best to all who have been touched by this tragedy as the suspected killer remains at large.