Vance Boelter, 57, impersonated law enforcement when he carried out the violent rampage early Saturday, authorities said.

That match was Minnie, *** service dog who gave him new life. She got me going again, but before Minnie stood by his side. She spent the 1st 2.5 years of her life in the care of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman,

Days after authorities say a gunman posing as a police officer fatally shot their parents and wounded two others, the children of Democratic Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, are speaking out about their loss.

Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker who was gunned down in what is described as a politically motivated attack, earned degrees at Boston University and Harvard.

After Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in a targeted attack, their children have spoken out.

A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.

We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family’s privacy as we grieve,’ the children said.

Vance Boelter is charged with the assassination of Minnesota Senator Melissa Hortman and the fatal shooting of her dog, Gilbert.