Minnesota state senator wounded in deadly political shootings is out of intensive care

Sen. John Hoffman, who, along with his wife, was among the first victims in a June shooting spree that took the life of a fellow lawmaker was released from intensive care.

The Minnesota state senator who, along with his wife, was among the first victims in a June shooting spree that took the life of a fellow lawmaker was released from intensive care.

Sen. John Hoffman is out of a hospital intensive care unit, his wife, Yvette Hoffman, who was released five days after she was treated for injuries sustained in the June 14 attack, confirmed Monday.

Bess Ellenson, a spokesperson for the couple, said in a statement, "I can confirm John is out of the ICU and at a rehab facility."

Ellenson sent a photo provided by Yvette Hoffman showing her husband smiling as he stands and gives a thumbs-up.

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman left a hospital ICU on Monday.Courtesy Yvette HoffmanNBC affiliate KARE of Minneapolis reported that the rehabilitation location is an acute care facility where Hoffman will remain for several weeks. He will also undergo multiple operations, according to the station.