Police are investigating two shootings targeting elected officials in Minnesota that could possibly be connected, officials said.

The two shootings took place early Saturday morning in Champlin, Minnesota, and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota -- located approximately 8 miles away from each other just north of Minneapolis.

"I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park," Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post. "The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon."

Walz said he's activated the State Emergency Operations Center.

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