Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings

A manhunt is underway in Minnesota for Vance Luther Boelter, who allegedly shot and killed Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. The suspect, dressed as a police officer and using a vehicle resembling a police cruiser, targeted these lawmakers at their homes and fled on foot. Authorities discovered a manifesto in Boelter's abandoned vehicle listing other Minnesota politicians and abortion providers, prompting increased security for those individuals. The shootings have been widely condemned across the political spectrum, with President Donald Trump, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer denouncing the violence and emphasizing the need to stand against political extremism. The FBI is actively investigating the case and pledging to prosecute anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law. This incident has heightened concerns about political violence amid rising tensions nationwide.