Bucks Co. GOP Delegation Condemns Violence Against Minn. Lawmakers

HARRISBURG, PA – The Bucks County GOP State House Delegation on Saturday issued a joint press release expressing "shock and outrage" over the targeted shooting of Minnesota lawmakers on Saturday.

According to law enforcement reports, Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their home. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and are fighting for their lives. The investigation remains ongoing.

“This was a cowardly and unacceptable act of violence against public servants and their families,” said State Rep. Craig Staats, who joined Rep. Joe Hogan, Rep. Shelby Labs, Rep. Kristin Marcell and Rep. Kathleen "K.C." Tomlinson in speaking out against the acts. “No one should ever fear for their life because they chose to serve their community. Our prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.”

“There are no words for something this horrific,” said Labs. “Elected officials and their families should never be the targets of violence. My thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected.”

“The attack in Minnesota was a terrible tragedy that should have never happened,” said Marcell. “My deepest condolences to their families during this difficult time.”

“This kind of tragedy shakes all of us,” said Hogan. “We may come from different states and parties, but there’s a shared understanding that public service should never come with this kind of danger.”

“This was a targeted attack on public servants and their families,” said Tomlinson. “There is absolutely no place for this in a free society. My heart goes out to everyone impacted, and I pray for justice.”