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The Minnesota State Patrol implored the public not to participate in the planned “No Kings” protests across the North Star State in light of the attack that killed a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, while badly injuring another politician.

Officials revealed that the suspect behind the deadly attack had flyers for the “No Kings” rally in their vehicle.

“Given the targeted shootings of state lawmakers overnight, we are asking the public to not attend today’s planned demonstrations across Minnesota out of an abundance of caution,” state patrol said in a statement.

Former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were gunned down in their home. Melissa Hortman/Facebook
Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in a similar shooting at their home a couple miles away from Hortman. John Hoffman/Facebook
People take part in a “No Kings” protest in Bethesda, Maryland, on the outskirts of Washington in defiance of President Trump. AFP via Getty Images

“The photo is of flyers inside the vehicle of the suspect in today’s shootings.”

Thousands of “No Kings” protests had been planned across the US in defiance of President Trump and the 250th Army anniversary parade. Organizers for the demonstrations canceled the planned protests in Northeast Minneapolis.

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