Break-in reported at home of slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman

Break-in reported at home of slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman

The Twin Cities home where Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot​ Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
3/5
Bias Level
3/5
Analysis Summary:

The article's accuracy is mixed. While it correctly states that a break-in occurred at Melissa Hortman's home after her death, it incorrectly states that both Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot. Sources confirm Hortman was killed, but do not mention her husband also being killed. The article presents the information in a straightforward manner, but the error regarding Hortman's husband introduces a moderate level of bias through inaccuracy.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** "The Twin Cities home where Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say."
    • Verification Source #2: States "Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, a former state House speaker, and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed at their home in Brooklyn Park..."
    • Verification Source #1: States "...Hortman and her husband were killed..."
    • Verification Source #3: States "...Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed..."
    • Verification Source #4: States "...Melissa Hortman, Minnesota lawmaker killed in targeted shootings..."
    • Verification Source #5: States "...State Rep. Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park and her husband, Mark, were killed..."
  • Analysis:** The claim that Melissa Hortman was fatally shot is supported by all sources. However, the claim that her husband was also fatally shot is supported by Verification Source #2, Verification Source #1, and Verification Source #5, but not by Verification Source #3 or Verification Source #4. The claim about the break-in is not covered by any of the provided sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Agreement:** All sources confirm Melissa Hortman was shot and killed. Verification Source #1, Verification Source #2, and Verification Source #5 also state her husband was killed.
  • Disagreement:** Verification Source #3 and Verification Source #4 do not mention the death of Hortman's husband.
  • Lack of Coverage:** None of the sources cover the break-in.