St. Paul Reporter

Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa, Minnesota, has issued a statement following a violent incident in the state. In his remarks, Heintzeman emphasized his strong opposition to violence and expressed gratitude to law enforcement.

"There is no place for violence in our state. What happened today was evil, and Keri and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. We’re grateful to law enforcement and Capitol security for their ongoing work in this active situation, and we’ll continue to keep those affected in our prayers as we await further information," said Heintzeman.

Details about the incident are still emerging, and authorities continue to respond.