Suspect Vance Boelter Arrested After Minnesota Democratic Lawmakers Shootings

Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested after a massive two-day manhunt for allegedly shooting and killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter reportedly posed as a police officer during the shootings, arriving at the victims' homes in a vehicle with police-style lights and wearing a tactical vest with a badge. Authorities found multiple assault rifles and a list of names and addresses in Boelter's vehicle, suggesting potential further targets. Governor Tim Walz described the attack as a "politically motivated assassination" and condemned the violence, urging a recommitment to core American values. Boelter faces multiple state and federal charges, including two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder, with some charges carrying sentences of up to 40 years. Law enforcement praised the coordinated effort across agencies and community support that led to Boelter's peaceful surrender and arrest.