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Yahoo
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Vance Boelter, Minnesota shooting suspect of two lawmakers and their spouses, arrested
BLAINE, Minn. — The search for Vance Luther Boelter, the man suspected of gunning down Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, ended Sunday night with his arrest. Boelter, 57, was arrested at about 9 p.m. June 15. He is accused of shooting the two Democratic state legislators and their spouses in the early morning hours of June 14. The Minnesota State Patrol took him into custody in rural Sibley County, roughly 60 miles southwest of Minneapolis. About 20 SWAT teams helped bring Boteler into custody after a 43-hour manhunt, according to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley. "This is a great example of coordination and collaborate of multiple agencies — federal, state and local, coordinating together in a way to protect the public and close this hunt," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Col. Jeremy Geiger said Boelter was arrested without incident, use of force or injury. He was armed when arrested, but officials didn't provide details on what type of weapon Boelter had. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said Boelter is being interviewed at a law enforcement facility but declined to provide information on what specific facility or its location. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will continue investigating the case. Boelter reportedly impersonated a law enforcement officer and went to the homes of Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park and Hoffman, DFL-Champlin. Hortman and her husband, Mark, died from their injuries. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, are still recovering, but authorities released no information about them on Sunday. Police say Boelter shot Hoffman and his wife at about 2 a.m. June 14 at their Champlin home. The Brooklyn Park Police Department then proactively checked on Hortman at roughly 3:35 a.m. June 14. Arriving officers reportedly saw Boelter leave the lawmaker's Brooklyn Park home before he got away on foot. Boelter left a vehicle resembling a police squad car outside Hortman's home. Inside the vehicle was a manifesto containing names of potential targets living in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, according to Evans. "If (officers didn't proactively check on Hoffman's home), I have every confidence that was going to continue throughout the day," Evans said. "(Brooklyn Park) officers encountering him at that, forced (him) to abandon that vehicle." This is a developing story that may be updated as new information becomes available. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Minnesota man accused of killing Rep. Melissa Hortman, spouse captured
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers charged with two counts of murder
The man suspected of opening fire on two Minnesota legislators and their spouses on 14 June, killing one legislator and her husband, was apprehended late on Sunday night and charged with two counts of murder and two of attempted murder, the state's governor, Tim Walz, said at a news conference. Vance Boelter, 57, is suspected of fatally shooting the Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their residence early on Saturday. Boelter is also suspected of shooting the state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their home, seriously injuring them. 'One man's unthinkable actions have altered the state of Minnesota,' the state's governor, Tim Walz, said at a news conference. Boelter was arrested in a rural area in Sibley County, southwest of Minneapolis, according to police, who added that he was armed when he was taken into custody. A criminal complaint unsealed Sunday night said Boelter faces two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder in the deaths of the Hortmans and the wounding of Hoffman and his wife. Authorities alleged Boelter fled on foot after police responded to a shooting at Hortman's house. Authorities alleged Boelter was wearing a police uniform that so closely resembled an actual law enforcement uniform that most civilians wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Earlier Sunday, Drew Evans, superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said at a news conference a nationwide warrant had been issued for the suspect's arrest. Evans said authorities found a car very early Sunday they believed Boelter was using, a few miles from his home in Green Isle, in the farm country about an hour west of Minneapolis. He also said they found evidence in the car that was relevant to the investigation, but did not provide details. The superintendent also said authorities interviewed Boelter's wife and other family members in connection with Saturday's shootings. He said they were cooperative and were not in custody. The FBI had issued a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. They circulated a photo taken Saturday of Boelter wearing a tan cowboy hat and asked the public to report sightings. On Sunday evening, US Senator Amy Klobuchar shared a statement from Yvette Hoffman expressing appreciation for the outpouring of public support. 'John is enduring many surgeries right now and is closer every hour to being out of the woods,' Yvette Hoffman said in a text that Klobuchar posted on social media. 'He took 9 bullet hits. I took 8 and we are both incredibly lucky to be alive. We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark.'
The Independent
2 hours ago
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- The Independent
Minnesota shootings latest: Suspect who targeted lawmakers arrested and charged with murder after two-day manhunt
The man suspected of assassinating one Minnesota lawmaker and shooting another is in police custody, ending a nearly two-day manhunt. Officials announced that Vance Boelter, 57, was taken into custody Sunday. He has been accused of fatally shooting Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as shooting Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife at their respective homes in the early morning hours on Saturday in what has been described as a 'politically-motivated' attack. Law enforcement agencies spent nearly 48 hours searching for Boelter, with more than 100 agents deployed across the state. On Sunday morning, police located the suspect's vehicle on the side of the highway in Sibley County, where officials said they found valuable evidence. Boelter's longtime friend and roommate said he was at their shared rental in Minneapolis the night before the shootings and texted him the morning after they occurred. Officials allege that the suspect impersonated a police officer, and the FBI released a photo of him dressed in law enforcement attire and wearing what appeared to be a costume face mask at the front door of the victims' home. State Sen. Hoffman and his wife were rushed into surgery after being shot nine and eight times, respectively, and are recovering. Law enforcement discovered writing in the suspect's car with the names of several Democratic officials and abortion rights supporters. Gov. Walz calls for unity following the shootings Opening the press conference, Gov. Walz said that violence cannot be the way that the country deals with political differences. 'Now is the time for us to recommit to the core values of this country, and each and every one of us can do it,' he said. 'Talk to a neighbor rather than arguing, debate an issue, shake hands, find common ground.' The alleged suspect had a list featuring lawmakers from across the Midwest, and was said to hold extreme anti-abortion views. Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 06:00 Boelter was armed when captured Boelter, the suspect in the Minnesota shootings, was armed when he was taken into custody, officials confirmed. They declined to stay what kind of weapon he had. He is now being interviewed at an unnamed law enforcement agency. Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 05:45 What has Vance Boelter been charged with? A criminal complaint unsealed upon Boelter's apprehension states he stands charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. These are state charges. During Sunday's press conference, Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said FBI will review whether federal charges should be brought as well. Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 05:15 Sen. Hoffman is out of surgery, Gov. Walz confirms Sen. John Hoffman is out of his final surgery and is now recovering, Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Sunday night. His wife, Yvette, is also on the road to recovery. The first 911 call was made by one of the children of John and Yvette Hoffman after they were shot multiple times, according to a criminal complaint seen by the Minnesota Star Tribune. Walz said the Hoffman's daughter, Hope, "saved countless lives" during his late-night press conference by making the call. Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 05:07 Where was the suspect captured? Suspect Vance Boelter was captured in Sibley County, Minnesota, which is about 70 miles from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where the fatal shootings took place. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, a Sibley County resident reported that their trail camera captured an image that 'was consistent with Boelter' at around 7 p.m. Sunday. Boelter evaded capture for a further hour in a forest, before peacefully surrendering to officials. He was taken to the Sibley County Jail by the Brooklyn Park Police Department. 'There's no question that this is the largest manhunt in the state's history,' Mark Bruley, the Brooklyn Park Police Department chief, said on Sunday night. Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 05:01 Gov. Walz is about to hold a press conference He'll be joined by Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson; the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Drew Evans; and local law enforcement officials, his office said. Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 04:43 Ramsey County Sheriff's Office shares picture of suspect Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has shared a photo of the alleged gunman, seemingly taken shortly after he had been captured. 'The face of evil,' the post read. 'After relentless and determined police work, the killer is now in custody. Thanks to the dedication of multiple agencies working together along with support from the community, justice is one step closer.' Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 04:17 Breaking: Arrest made Some late breaking news tonight. The man suspected of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker and shooting another is in custody, ending a two-day manhunt. Alex Woodward has the latest for you here. Suspect arrested after two-day manhunt in shootings of Minnesota Democratic lawmakers Vance Boelter was arrested late Sunday night after shooting two top Democratic officials, killing one Andrew Georgeson16 June 2025 03:46 Memorials for Melissa Hortman line steps of Minnesota state Capital Alex Woodward16 June 2025 03:15 ICYMI: Trump says he 'may' call Tim Walz after Minnesota shooting as he attacks 'grossly incompetent' governor The president has not yet called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the killings of a state lawmaker and her husband. 'Well, it's a terrible thing,' Trump ABC's Rachel Scott on Sunday. 'I think he's a terrible governor. I think he's a grossly incompetent person,' he said. 'But I may, I may call him, I may call other people too.' The president had not called the governor has of Sunday evening. Trump also did not address the politically motivated assassination as he spoke to reporters outside the White House on Sunday night. Alex Woodward16 June 2025 02:30
The Sun
2 hours ago
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- The Sun
Minnesota ‘gunman' Vance Boelter arrested after largest manhunt in state history following horror shooting rampage
VANCE Boetler, the suspected of shooter of Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman and her husband, has been arrested after the state's largest-ever manhunt. After two days of intense searching where the net slowly closed in on Boetler, he was eventually found hiding in the woods and taken into custody on Sunday evening. 4 4 4 The public had been warned not to approach the 57-year-old, and he was armed when they arrested him in a rural area in Sibley County, southwest of Minneapolis. A massive manhunt was launched on Saturday after Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot dead at their home in what officials called a "politically-motivated assassination". Cops said the same gunman had earlier shot and wounded Democrat senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their home nine miles away earlier on Saturday morning. The gunman reportedly disguised himself as a police office to trick his victims. Police quickly located a vehicle of interest and the cowboy hat they believe Boelter was wearing when he was last seen in the Twin Cities area. Fliers for No Kings - a group against President Trump's perceived overreach of power - were found in suspect's car. The bits of evidence were found on Highway 25 in Sibley County roughly halfway between Green Isle, where Boelter has a property, and Belle Plaine. Boetler faces two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Hoffman and his wife were severely after being shot multiple times and had to undergo emergency surgery. After they got out of the operation room, governor Tim Walz said he was "cautiously optimistic they will survive this assassination attempt". . 4
CBS News
3 hours ago
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Vance Boelter charged in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Here are details from the criminal complaint.
Suspect taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota Suspect taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota Suspect taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota Vance Boelter has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Boelter, 57, is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder, according to the criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County Court on Saturday. He was taken into custody on Sunday night near his Sibley County home following a manhunt that lasted over 36 hours. Police officers responded to a shooting at a home in Champlin, Minnesota, around 2:05 a.m. on Saturday, according to charges. The 911 caller reported a masked person, later identified by officials as Boelter, had come to their door and then shot their parents. Responding officers found that state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette had been shot. Yvette Hoffman says her husband was shot nine times and she was shot eight times. Surveillance video outside the Hoffmans' home showed a Ford SUV with "police-style lights" parked in the driveway. Charges say Boelter, wearing a mask, blue shirt and police-style tactical vest with a badge and yellow-gripped gun, knocked on their door and announced himself as a police officer before entering the home and shooting John and Yvette Hoffman. Charges say the Brooklyn Park Police Department learned of the Champlin shooting and proactively sent patrol officers to the home of another state legislator, later identified as state Rep. Melissa Hortman. Officers arrived at the house around 3:35 a.m. and saw Boelter shoot a man, later identified as Melissa Hortman's husband, Mark Hortman, through a doorway, the complaint said. Police exchanged gunfire with Boelter, who went inside the house and then escaped the area. Police found Melissa Hortman and John Hortman dead inside their home. Charges say officers searched the SUV and found at least three AK-47 assault rifles, a 9mm handgun and a list of names and addresses of other public officials. While searching the area, police found a ballistic vest, a disassembled 9mm handgun, a mask and a gold police-style badge. The criminal complaint says Boelter is the listed purchaser for at least four of the guns taken by police. A person familiar with Boelter identified to police him as the man in the surveillance video.
