Minnesota Largest Manhunt Ends Arrest Suspect Killing Top Democrat

Vance Luther Boelter was arrested following the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history, accused of the targeted shooting deaths of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, as well as the attempted killings of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who survived. Boelter allegedly disguised himself as a police officer and left behind a hit list including prominent Minnesota politicians, suggesting a politically motivated attack. Authorities utilized advanced technology, including drones and trail cameras, to locate Boelter in a rural area where he was peacefully apprehended. Governor Tim Walz described the killings as a politically motivated assassination, reflecting the gravity of the incident. Boelter, a former evangelical preacher with a background in security and various professions, faces charges of murder and attempted murder with a potential sentence of up to 40 years. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials cautious about labeling the incident as domestic terrorism but confident that Boelter acted alone.