Minnesota Manhunt Ends Arrest Suspect Killing Two Lawmakers

A two-day manhunt in Minnesota ended with the arrest of Vance Luther Boelter, accused of fatally shooting Democratic state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter allegedly posed as a police officer during the attacks and was found hiding near his home; the search was described as the largest in Minnesota's history. Authorities discovered lists of lawmakers and abortion providers in Boelter's possession, indicating premeditation, with several prominent Minnesota Democrats, including Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, on the list. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the killings as a "politically motivated assassination," and the attacks prompted heightened security and the cancellation of some anti-Trump "No Kings" protests. President Trump, briefed on the shootings, condemned the violence, stating it would not be tolerated in the U.S. The incident has raised concerns about political violence and safety among lawmakers and the public in Minnesota.