Manhunt After Politically Motivated Minnesota Shootings

A manhunt is underway in Minnesota for Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who posed as a police officer to fatally shoot senior Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wound state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in politically motivated attacks. Boelter left behind a manifesto and a target list, raising fears of further violence, and is considered armed and dangerous after fleeing following a shootout with police. The FBI has joined hundreds of officers in the search and is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Boelter’s arrest. These attacks have prompted increased security measures for elected officials nationwide, including Fairfax County, Virginia, which is requiring at least two uniformed officers for any home visits to officials. Governor Tim Walz condemned the shootings as political assassinations, and President Trump also issued a statement denouncing the violence. Police are urging residents to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be law enforcement before opening their doors.