Minnesota lawmaker shot 9 times at his home in 'targeted' attack is in a critical condition

The Minnesota lawmaker who survived an attack by a gunman on his doorstep is still in critical condition and has revealed details of the terrifying moment he and his wife were shot multiple times.

The Minnesota lawmaker who survived an attack by a gunman on his doorstep is still in critical condition and has revealed details of the terrifying moment he and his wife were shot multiple times.

Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, released a statement Thursday, obtained by NBC affiliate KARE of Minneapolis, outlining the events in the early hours of June 14.

Sen. John Hoffman at a hearing in St. Paul, Minn., last year.Glen Stubbe / Minnesota Star Tribune via Reuters fileThe Hoffmans continue their recoveries in the hospital — John Hoffman is in a critical but stable condition, while his wife is stable, the statement said.

The suspect, Vance Boelter, is accused of shooting them and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman, the former state House speaker, and her husband, Mark Hortman. Gov. Tim Walz described the shootings as "targeted political violence."

In the statement, the Hoffmans described the night of the shooting, which occurred after they returned to their Champlin home from a dinner. Their adult daughter, Hope, was also present.