Crime & Safety
Ill. U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski And Raja Krishnamoorthi Named In Minn. Shooting Suspect's Notes
Budzinski said she was informed by U.S. Capitol police on Sunday that "my name was included in the Minnesota murder suspect's notes."
Updated on: June 18, 2025
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) said Tuesday that their names were included on an alleged target list kept by the man now charged with killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, and shooting another state lawmaker and his wife.
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In a series of posts on X, Budzinski said she was informed by U.S. Capitol police on Sunday that "my name was included in the Minnesota murder suspect's notes."
"I want to again send my condolences to the family of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. I will continue to keep them as well as State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette in my prayers. My deepest sympathies go out to their families, friends, and the entire Minnesota community," she wrote. "As I've said before, there is absolutely no place in this country for political violence. We must be a nation that values civility and mutual respect – always."
