Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was arrested on suspicion of killing Melissa Hortman and her husband, following a two-day search that highlighted the dangers of political violence.
Minnesota Manhunt Ends with Arrest of Suspected Lawmaker Shooter
Minnesota Manhunt Ends with Arrest of Suspected Lawmaker Shooter
A massive manhunt concludes with the apprehension of a man suspected in the murder of a Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her spouse.
After a two-day extensive search, law enforcement has arrested Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The manhunt, deemed the largest in the state's history, was marked by heightened tensions in the wake of what Governor Tim Walz labeled a "politically motivated assassination." Despite being armed, Boelter surrendered without incident in a rural area west of Minneapolis after police located a vehicle he allegedly used. Among other alleged crimes, Boelter is also suspected of seriously injuring Democratic Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Governor Walz condemned the violence, stressing that differing political views should not lead to such extreme actions, and pointed out the need for accountability in cases of political violence. Investigators discovered a list of potential "targets" linked to Boelter in his vehicle, which, although not detailed by authorities, raised concerns regarding the wider implications of political threats.
