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Two lawmakers (and two spouses) shot in their homes, one lawmaker and one spouse dead.

Shooter is disguised as a police officer.

https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-lawmakers-shot-d7983e1e...

>>Animal+(OP)
How do you see the difference between a terrorist claiming to be police, and a police officer with a mask and incoherent outfit (ICE)?

>>matsem+u
The police there has been instructed to conduct affairs in pairs today, people have been instructed to report any police officers traveling alone/solo. You can also call 911 dispatch to confirm any police at your door is legit.

>>Animal+(OP)
"very convincingly dressed as a police officer... driving what looked like a police SUV with emergency lights activated."

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/speaker-emerita-melissa-...

Edit - they have the SUV but the not the shooter. Police found him at the second address and exchanged gun fire with him before he escaped on foot.

Edit2 - SUV contains a list of targets, a manifesto, and many pieces of paper with 'No kings' printed on them. https://x.com/MnDPS_MSP/status/1933918239504929129

>>matsem+u
> police officer with a mask and incoherent outfit (ICE)

Is there an explanation for why ICE agents dress like TACTICOOL SWAT LARPers?

>>xnx+Ra
Yeah, was kinda my point, but wasn't a popular one based on the down votes. But my question is genuine. When you see 5 officers, all in various colors and personal gear, how can you actually know it's not just a gang dressing up? If they would come for me, why shouldn't I fight back with my life if I cannot be assured it's real cops?

>>matsem+Vb
The barrier for making a uniform that looks official is so low idk by this should ever be used as a verification method.

But if I were to guess. It’s because I’d a bunch of people rolled up in ICE uniforms it would in some situations make it easy to evade.

>>matsem+u
The latter will scream "STOP RESISTING" while beating you.