Tributes Pour in for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband
Gilbert, the beloved dog of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, was honored with a rare 'lie in state' at the Capitol after being fatally shot in a tragic attack that also killed Hortman and her husband. Gilbert is believed to be the first nonhuman to receive such an honor, highlighting the deep bond between pets and their owners. The attack, carried out by Vance Boelter, also injured a senator and his wife, and has prompted widespread mourning and tributes.