Minnesota Lawmakers Killed in Targeted Shootings

A politically motivated shooting in Minnesota resulted in the deaths of State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and left State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife critically wounded in targeted home attacks on June 14, 2025. The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, allegedly posed as a police officer and remains at large after opening fire on officers and fleeing the area, prompting an extensive manhunt involving the FBI and border patrol alerts. Authorities have offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Boelter's arrest. Political figures including Governor Tim Walz, Speaker Lisa Demuth, and former President Donald Trump condemned the violence and honored Hortman's public service. Mark Hortman, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, was recognized for his contributions to the electrical manufacturing industry. The motive for the attacks remains under investigation.