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Rep. Ugaste reacts to shootings involving Minnesota officials

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State Representative Dan Ugaste (IL) | Representative Dan Ugaste (R) 65th District

State Representative Dan Ugaste (IL) | Representative Dan Ugaste (R) 65th District

State Representative Dan Ugaste of Geneva has issued a statement in response to the tragic events that unfolded in Minnesota earlier today. A state representative and her husband were fatally shot, while a state senator and his wife sustained injuries during incidents at their residences.

Ugaste expressed his condolences, stating, "I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Hortman family for their tragic loss in a senseless act of violence. My prayers are with the Hoffman family, and I hope for a speedy recovery for the Senator and his wife, Yvette."

He emphasized the importance of addressing violence in society, adding, "Violence of any kind must not be tolerated in our society, and I strongly condemn it. I hope the person responsible for these tragedies is swiftly brought to justice and no one else is hurt."

The incident has sparked reactions from various quarters as authorities continue investigations into the matter.

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