(AP) — Former President Joe Biden joined thousands of mourners Friday as former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman lay in state in the Minnesota ... which could carry the federal death penalty.

The man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses – killing state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband – was indicted by a federal grand jury.

Linda Haluptzok, mother of Melissa Hortman, views the caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman on Saturday, June 28, 2025, before their funeral services at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.

The defense lawyer for a man accused of killing the top Democratic leader in the Minnesota House and her husband, and wounding another lawmaker and his wife, says he plans to plead not guilty.

Brooklyn Park police, who had been alerted to the shootings of the Hoffmans, arrived at the Hortman home around 3:30 a.m., moments before the gunman opened fire on the couple, the complaint said.

Jul. 11—By Nathaniel Minor Star Tribune (TNS) Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election for September to fill a House seat left empty by the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman. The election ...

Gov. Tim Walz, second from right, walks with Melissa Hortman's casket Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minn. Alex Kormann, Star Tribune/Pool ...