Manhunt Underway for Suspect After Minnesota Politician Murdered, Another Injured

A manhunt is underway in Minnesota for Vance Luther Boelter, who is wanted for politically motivated shootings that killed Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter, who disguised himself as a police officer using a latex mask and uniform, attacked the lawmakers at their homes in the Minneapolis suburbs before fleeing, firing at responding officers. Authorities believe the attacks were targeted political violence, with evidence including a manifesto and a list of about 70 potential targets, mostly lawmakers supporting abortion rights and other community leaders. Governor Tim Walz described the shootings as an attempt to silence elected officials through terror, while President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the violence. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Boelter's arrest, warning that he is armed and dangerous and may be trying to flee the Twin Cities area. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information or contact with Boelter to come forward but to avoid approaching him due to the risks involved.