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St. Louis Park leaders express condolences, condemn political violence after shootings of Minnesota lawmakers
Summary
Mayor and council opened their meeting with a moment of silence, expressed condolences for the shooting deaths and assaults of Minnesota lawmakers and thanked law enforcement for the investigation and extra patrols.
Mayor Mohammed opened the St. Louis Park City Council meeting by calling for a moment of silence after weekend shootings that the mayor described as "targeted acts of political violence." The mayor named state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband as having been killed and said state Sen. John Hoffman's family members were attacked; she offered condolences and called for civil discourse.
"We condemn violence of any kind, including political violence," the mayor said, urging residents to maintain civil and respectful public discussion. The mayor also thanked local, state and federal law enforcement and the St. Louis Park Police Department for their "quick action" and for providing extra patrols while officials and residents were monitored.
The mayor said more information would emerge "in the days to come," and emphasized support for the communities directly affected, including Brooklyn Park and Champlin. The council did not take any formal action on the matter during the meeting; the remarks were delivered as opening comments and followed by a pledge of allegiance and the rest of the agenda.
No formal proclamations or votes related to the shootings are recorded in the meeting transcript.
