Minnesota Manhunt Ends with Arrest of Suspected Political Assassin

Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old former security company director and appointee of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has been arrested after a two-day manhunt for the politically motivated shootings of Democratic state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses. Boelter, who impersonated a police officer wearing a latex mask and a fake police uniform during the attacks, killed Hortman and her husband and severely wounded Hoffman and his wife, who remain in stable condition after surgery. The shootings, which took place in separate locations about eight miles apart, involved Boelter exchanging gunfire with police before fleeing on foot, sparking the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history. Authorities found a list of nearly 70 potential targets in Boelter's abandoned vehicle, including prominent Democrats and abortion providers. The FBI released images from security cameras showing Boelter wearing the latex mask and police gear, and has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture. Law enforcement officials urged the public not to approach Boelter, who was apprehended near his home after being tracked by drones and police dogs.