A Minnesota state lawmaker was assassinated in an allegedly "politically motivated" attack on Saturday. Utah leaders said there has been an uptick of verbal threats against lawmakers in the state. Utah officials of both parties condemned divisive rhetoric that can lead to political violence.

The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers this weekend underscore a grim trend: An increasingly volatile political climate has left state and local officials more exposed than ever to threats and harassment.

The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected officials to turn down heated rhetoric.

After a shooting took the life of the former House Speaker in Minnesota over the weekend, there is a renewed call to end political violence in America.

At the federal level, the offices of several Democratic members of Michigan's congressional delegation confirmed to the Free Press they had been named by the alleged gunman and received security protection beginning the evening of June 15.

Vance Boelter turned from decades as a food-service manager to launching security firms and far-fetched African ventures.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety recently issued an alert regarding text messages claiming to be “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DPSMN.”

An Illinois lawmaker said she hopes the horrific tragedy will lead to increased safety measures for public officials and first responders.